“It is intended to improve community relations, to not fear the police and help someone out financially when they’ve got to spend a little bit of money to get their car repaired,” SAPD Chief William McManus said of the new program.
Sherman Patterson, left, vice president of Lights On!, and San Antonio Police Chief William McManus explain a new program in which police officers will give out repair vouchers instead of tickets to motorists pulled over for having broken vehicle lights.Last year, the San Antonio Police Department issued 234 citations for defective vehicle lights. Starting Monday, San Antonio motorists pulled over for broken vehicle lights will instead get a voucher to pay for up to $250 in repairs.
The program is simple, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said: If an officer stops anyone who has a headlight, tail light, brake light or turn signal light out, they issue the person a voucher. “It is intended to improve community relations, to not fear the police and help someone out financially when they’ve got to spend a little bit of money to get their car repaired,” McManus said.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
5 low-stress summer jobs that are hiring right now—many pay over $20 an hourIf you’re looking for a low-stress gig — and don’t mind spending your shift outdoors, or at a museum— there are several summer jobs you may want to consider.
Read more »
Starz, Hallmark & More Are on Sale For Less Than $1—Get the Deal Before It EndsSave almost $20 with this limited-time deal on PrimeVideo 📺 sponsored
Read more »
GOP’s Burgum Dishing Out $20 To Anyone Making $1 Presidential Campaign Donation (Yes, Really)The North Dakota governor—polling at 0.2%—needs 40,000 unique donations to make the first GOP debate.
Read more »
City Ballet of San Diego to dance 'Without Bounds' in outdoor UC San Diego appearanceThe season-opening production will feature new works by City Ballet resident choreographers Elizabeth Wistrich and Geoffrey Gonzalez and by company dancer Brian Heil.
Read more »
San Diego tops San Francisco for most expensive rent, Zillow report saysA newly-released report shows that San Diego has surpassed San Francisco as a more expensive city for renters and now ranks in the top three highest rental cities in the U.S.
Read more »
Teen injured in shooting alongside River Walk, SAPD saysA teen walking along the riverwalk was shot after refusing to give his phone and money to a man Saturday night, according to San Antonio police.
Read more »