Petaluma Police are now the first agency in Northern California to implement a Lights On! program. Instead handing out a citation for burned-out headlights, taillights, brake lights, or turn signals, Petaluma officers will now give out vouchers for light-repair services. Drivers then redeem the vouchers at a local participating auto shop and are provided with a brief survey regarding their interaction with the officer. The light is then repaired at no cost (up to $250) and the auto shop is reimbursed by the Lights On! grant funded program. The Lights On! program is supported by its parent organization, MicroGrants, and via community donations.
