Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation: Giving Life a Second Chance - November 2024

Sep 20, 2026

Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation guidance explains how driver license or identification card holders can register by saying “Yes” when asked. It defines what “Yes” means, emphasizes personal choice shared with family, and notes a red heart marker on the license. The document clarifies donation will not affect medical care, is performed respectfully by trained professionals, and supports donors regardless of health conditions or advanced age. It also states there is no cost to the donor’s family, provides contact information, and directs readers to manage registration or decline later.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

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Pages92

Reading Time3 h 52 min

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Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation: Giving Life a Second Chance

Registering by Saying “Yes”

Updates and Opting Out

Organ and Tissue Donation: What are the Facts?

Medical Care and Respectful Procedures

Eligibility and Costs

Contact Information

Alabama Driver Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Your License to Drive

Chapter 2 - You May Lose Your License

Chapter 3 - The Driving Task

Chapter 4 - The Driver

November 2024 Organ, Eye, and Tissue Donation: Giving Life a Second Chance All persons receiving a driver license or identification card may register to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor by saying,“Yes” when asked,“Do you wish to be an organ donor?” But what does “Yes” mean? • “Yes” means that you want to give someone a special gift...a second chance at life. It means you have decided to give organs, eyes, and tissues after your death to a person awaiting a lifesaving or healing transplant. • Each registration services as a symbol of hope for the tens of thousands of people waiting nationally. • The decision to donate is a personal one, but one which should be shared with your family. When you say “Yes,” a red heart will be placed in the lower right-hand corner of your driver’s license, indicating your decision to help others. • Your gift remains effective regardless of the status of your license. If you ever have a change of heart, you may: ▪ Remove yourself from the registry or edit your document of gift by visiting [www.registerme.org](www.registerme.org. Click on)[. Click on](www.registerme.org. Click on) “Access Your Registration” at the top of the page and enter the requested data. Once you have accessed your registration, you may update your donor registration or remove your registration under the “Manage Your Donor Registration” section. ▪ Decline saying “Yes” at your next driver license update. Requesting the heart be removed from your license at a licensing facility will also remove you from the registry. Organ and Tissue Donation: What are the Facts? Fact: Registering to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor will not affect your medical care in an accident or need emergency care. The priority is to save your life. Fact: Organ, eye, and tissue donation is performed respectfully and does not disfigure the body. Organs, eyes and tissues are removed in an operation performed by specially trained medical professionals. Your body is treated with respect and an open casket funeral is possible after donation. Fact: Individuals with health conditions and advanced age can still donate. Fact: There is no financial cost to the donor’s family or estate for organ, eye, or tissue donation. Funeral costs and the costs incurred in saving your life remain the responsibility of the family. If you have questions, call Legacy of Hope at 1-800-252-3677 or visit our website at [www.legacyofhope.org](www.legacyofhope.org). Alabama DRIVER MANUAL PUBLISHED BY ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION P.O. BOX 1471 MONTGOMERY, AL 36102-1471 KAY IVEY GOVERNOR HAL TAYLOR SECRETARY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT JON ARCHER DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY HOLLEY COOK DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION [ALEA WEBSITE: www.alea.gov](ALEA WEBSITE: www.alea.gov) Kay Ivey Governor State of Alabama | Office Of the GOvernOr
Kay ivey
Governor |
State Of alabama | State Capitol MontGoMery, alabaMa 36130
(334) 242-7100 | | --- | --- | --- | | Greetings Drivers:
Alabama’s many roadways, whether interstate highways or scenic byways, are more enjoyable when everyone obeys our traffic laws and practices safe and courteous driving. The Alabama Driver’s Manual is your tool to learn and refresh your knowledge of respectful driving and roadway safety.
Responsibility for safe and courteous driving begins with you. I hope you will carefully read this manual and practice the safe driving behavior prescribed in it. When operating a motor vehicle, you should always begin with using your seat belt and ensuring that your passengers do the same. It is the law in Alabama to buckle-up, one that we vigorously enforce because it saves lives.
If you are traveling with small children, please remember to use appropriate car seats and ensure that they are installed correctly. We also prohibit driving while under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances. For the sake of your loved ones and others travelin

FAQs

Can you change your decision after registering?

Yes. You may remove yourself from the registry or edit your donation document through your registration access, and you can also request removal when updating your driver license.

Sep 20, 2026

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