WICS’s Monique Davis visited the shop to interview Andy Floyd regarding a new initiative in Springfield to help those in need keep their vehicles safe. Click here to watch the interview and read the whole story online from NewsChannel 20.
SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS — The Springfield Police Department said being pulled over for a broken taillight or headlight could now end in a handshake instead of a ticket.
Springfield police will now offer car repair vouchers to motorists who are pulled over for traffic violations such as broken headlights.
The Springfield Police Chief, Joseph Behl, told me the goal is to continue to build relationships with the community and increase public safety.
“We may be taking groceries out of the refrigerator or off the countertops,” Behl said. “We can give this voucher out and they’re able to enhance public safety, by getting their vehicle fixed and also have non -law enforcement positive encounters.”
Behl said introducing this program to Springfield is supported statewide.
