New resources to help aging drivers

Senior citizens are fastest growing population segment in Michigan

If you are concerned about an aging loved one’s driving habits or what will happen when it’s time to give up the keys, finding help can be challenging.

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson and a coalition of stakeholders, including the Michigan State Police and Michigan Department of Transportation, are providing much-needed answers through a new website for aging drivers, their families and the professionals that work with them. The Safe Drivers Smart Options: Keys to Lifelong Mobility website offers information about driving, mobility and aging.

“In our car-centric world, seniors don’t want to lose their independence,” Johnson said. “Our goal is to help aging drivers develop strategies that will keep them driving for as long as it is safe to do so. The website also provides options and resources that can ease the transition when the time comes for an aging loved one to give up the car keys.”

Learn more about the Safe Drivers Smart Options at www.michigan.gov/agingdriver. 

54 percent of Michigan residents have joined donor registry to give gift of life

The Michigan Organ Donor Registry has reached a new high of 54 percent of adult state residents who have joined. Already in 2015, more than 310,000 people have joined the registry, 22,000 in November alone. Signing up to be an organ donor is easy. You may enroll using the online Michigan Organ Donor Registry.  You may also sign up when you renew or request a replacement license or state ID card through ExpressSOS or when you obtain a replacement or renew your driver's license or ID card at a Secretary of State office.  You can find out more about how the registry works here.

MI-TIME Line gets 2 millionth customer

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson announced that the innovative MI-TIME Line service has hit a milestone, with 2 million people making use of it since its inception just 22 months ago.

The popular “get in line online” service was installed in the 10 busiest offices around the state starting in February 2014. The revolutionary service was added to eight more offices late this summer, boosting the number of users to 2 million.

“This service has been popular because it’s all about convenience,” said Secretary Johnson. “Customers can sign up for an appointment online, via phone or in the office, and then go about their business until their turn is called. The feedback has been tremendous.”

You can find out specific MI-TIME Line locations here. If the service isn’t offered in your area, the Branch Office Locator will show you locations and hours of operation for nearby Secretary of State offices.

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