Amber Palm promotes safer traffic stops with her Dash Pouch invention

Inventor and driver safety advocate Amber Palm, a student at Bowie State University, is on a mission to make routine traffic stops safer for everyone. Through her company, Palm & Creation, Amber designed the Dash Pouch—a tri-fold vehicle ID wallet that provides a secure, visible place to store essential driver documents such as licenses, registration, and insurance.

“The [Dash Pouch] is aimed to create safer interactions between the officer and vehicle operator,” Amber explains. “In the past, a good deal of incidents could have been prevented if the driver’s hands were always visible.”

The Dash Pouch can be mounted on the dashboard for quick access or clipped to the sun visor for an adhesive-free alternative. With her Hunter’s Fund grant, Amber will continue refining her design and expanding production.

“I am very passionate about this project and have been working on it for roughly six years,” she shares. “Receiving this grant is not just a milestone—it’s an opportunity to create a positive impact on countless lives.”