Winston Salem Times

If you’ve ever received a ticket from the police because your brake lights are out, you know that finding the time to get them fixed can be a hassle. Forsyth Technology Community College is looking to make it easier for you.

Forsyth Tech recently partnered with Wake Forest University’s Pro Bono Law Project to offer “Brake Light Night,” where students repaired non-functioning taillights for free.

"A 'fix-it ticket,' or simple problem like that for some families or individuals can be really hard to schedule, [therefore] doing an outreach event like this where we can kind of have them drop in, no charge, it’s a really cool way to be involved in the community,” Myles Regier, associate dean of engineering technologies of Forsyth Tech said in a WXII report. 

The event, which was held Thursday aimed not only to help members of the community, but also to provide information on the school’s programs and career opportunities within the center. 

Other community efforts were available, too. People who took advantage of the event were able to discover ways to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, or they could learn about voting in this year's upcoming midterm election. 

The event was held at the St. Paul United Methodist Church.