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The Frederick News-Post Online - Frederick County Maryland Daily Newspaper
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office reminds residents of its efforts to assist hearing-impaired drivers.
The sheriff's office adopted the Maryland Sheriff's Association's "DRIVER IS DEAF" visor card program in 2002, spokeswoman Cpl. Jennifer Bailey said.
Though the concept is not new, she said, she hopes to put the word out to remind the community the cards are available.
The laminated cards, which state "DRIVER IS DEAF," give drivers instructions on how to communicate with law enforcement officers during routine traffic stops, she said.
A number of tips are listed on the card, including:
n When you are pulled over, immediately place the card in your window so the officer can see it.
n Keep your hands on the steering wheel until the officer gives you instructions.
n Wait for the officer to approach the vehicle and read the card. Do not attempt to move in any manner that would make the officer think you are looking for a weapon.
While a deaf or hearing-impaired person is driving, the card can be placed in the windshield, Bailey said. Otherwise, it can be kept in the visor.
If a deaf or hearing-impaired driver is pulled over, he or she might begin to look for a paper and pen to try to communicate with a deputy, Bailey said. Not knowing the driver is deaf or hearing-impaired, the deputy might believe there is suspicious activity in the car.
Deputies know how to respond during a traffic stop when a driver displays the card, Bailey said.
The card also states:
n Failure to cooperate with verbal commands means I am not hearing you.
n I do not read lips.
n Night time stops using a flashlight in my face will prevent me from seeing any gestures.
The sheriff's office can also request a qualified interpreter to assist during a traffic stop for a driver who is deaf or hearing-impaired, Bailey said.
The cards are available at the Law Enforcement Center at 110 Airport Drive East in Frederick, at the Brunswick Police Department at 20 E. A St. and the Thurmont Police Department at 10 Frederick Road, she said. They can also be found at the Maryland School for the Deaf.
Sheriff hostssenior summit
Frederick Seniors and Law Enforcement Together and the Frederick County Sheriff's Office are hosting a Senior Summit on personal safety, and phone and door-to-door solicitations.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon April 29 at the Frederick County Health Department at 350 Montevue Lane, entrance C.
A free breakfast will be provided during registration between 8 and 8:45 a.m.
Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins will offer opening remarks followed by several speakers who will discuss personal safety, the dangers of door-to-door solicitations, scam and con artists, telemarketers and other crimes targeting seniors.
Guests will learn ways to avoid such crimes, Cpl. Tom Johann said. Informational handouts and brochures will also be available.
For information, call Cpl. Johann at 301-600-3909.
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office reminds residents of its efforts to assist hearing-impaired drivers.
The sheriff's office adopted the Maryland Sheriff's Association's "DRIVER IS DEAF" visor card program in 2002, spokeswoman Cpl. Jennifer Bailey said.
Though the concept is not new, she said, she hopes to put the word out to remind the community the cards are available.
The laminated cards, which state "DRIVER IS DEAF," give drivers instructions on how to communicate with law enforcement officers during routine traffic stops, she said.
A number of tips are listed on the card, including:
n When you are pulled over, immediately place the card in your window so the officer can see it.
n Keep your hands on the steering wheel until the officer gives you instructions.
n Wait for the officer to approach the vehicle and read the card. Do not attempt to move in any manner that would make the officer think you are looking for a weapon.
While a deaf or hearing-impaired person is driving, the card can be placed in the windshield, Bailey said. Otherwise, it can be kept in the visor.
If a deaf or hearing-impaired driver is pulled over, he or she might begin to look for a paper and pen to try to communicate with a deputy, Bailey said. Not knowing the driver is deaf or hearing-impaired, the deputy might believe there is suspicious activity in the car.
Deputies know how to respond during a traffic stop when a driver displays the card, Bailey said.
The card also states:
n Failure to cooperate with verbal commands means I am not hearing you.
n I do not read lips.
n Night time stops using a flashlight in my face will prevent me from seeing any gestures.
The sheriff's office can also request a qualified interpreter to assist during a traffic stop for a driver who is deaf or hearing-impaired, Bailey said.
The cards are available at the Law Enforcement Center at 110 Airport Drive East in Frederick, at the Brunswick Police Department at 20 E. A St. and the Thurmont Police Department at 10 Frederick Road, she said. They can also be found at the Maryland School for the Deaf.
Sheriff hostssenior summit
Frederick Seniors and Law Enforcement Together and the Frederick County Sheriff's Office are hosting a Senior Summit on personal safety, and phone and door-to-door solicitations.
The event will be from 9 a.m. to noon April 29 at the Frederick County Health Department at 350 Montevue Lane, entrance C.
A free breakfast will be provided during registration between 8 and 8:45 a.m.
Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins will offer opening remarks followed by several speakers who will discuss personal safety, the dangers of door-to-door solicitations, scam and con artists, telemarketers and other crimes targeting seniors.
Guests will learn ways to avoid such crimes, Cpl. Tom Johann said. Informational handouts and brochures will also be available.
For information, call Cpl. Johann at 301-600-3909.