If a Lawrence police officer pulls you over for having a taillight out, you might get a voucher to get it fixed instead of a ticket. LPD and its Blue Santa charity have partnered with Lights On!, a Minnesota-based program that aims to help prevent equipment violations from sending people who are already financially stressed on a downward spiral that could mean someone paying a ticket rather than buying food; being unable to afford a repair and getting another ticket; or even winding up in jail because of outstanding tickets and fines, which can then lead to losing employment or housing, among other issues.
Source: The Lawrence Times
