If you exercise outside, take a look at roadID.com
Having been putting in some miles running around Philadelphia, it occurred to me how much it would suck to be hit by a car. It also occurred how much uglier it would be if I didn’t have identification on me and nobody was able to inform my wife or parents that I was in the hospital (or worse). While I was carrying my driver’s license with me a few times, I realized that the DL itself doesn’t really help provide a quick path for people being able to notify someone that you would like notified if you are in trouble and can’t speak for youself. I had bought a Road ID bracelet a while back, but can’t find it so I just ordered another one. Regardless if you are running/biking/swimming in the city or out in the country, I think it is a good idea to carry some minimal identification and some way of letting any rescuers know who they should contact in case you have an emergency.
I found a coupon code that saved me $2.00, not sure how long it lasts, but it worked for me today: ARR7988
August 15th, 2007 at 12:21 pm
I find it amusing in a macabre way that they have dog tags and they named them after Jim Fixx.
http://www.roadid.com/id.asp#fixx
August 20th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
And there always the tattoo id. Not only can a person be identified but they are immediately seen by rescue professionals as cool and hip and will be the first in line on the way to the hospital. But if a person changes addresses a lot the tatt can get very long with all the required corrections.
Actually, the bracelet is a very good idea. I carry my DL while bicycling but your correct, it would take time to get real contact information based on that.
August 21st, 2007 at 11:23 pm
Hey Bill,
Good idea on the RoadID. Based on your post, I ordered one for myself… and was able to get $2 off using that coupon code! Sweet! :)
August 29th, 2007 at 2:25 am
[...] I read Bill’s post about getting a Road ID bracelet, along with a sweet coupon code for $2 off. So I finally placed [...]
November 21st, 2007 at 6:24 pm
CODE STILL WORKS
THANKS GREAT IDEA.