Good Drivers Getting Rewarded by Williamson County Deputies This Holiday

ROUND ROCK, TX - In a true story of holiday cheer, Williamson County Sheriffs are rewarding drivers for their good behaviour, instead of handing out tickets.

Deputy Antonio Lovato turned on his lights and pulled over a passing car Wednesday, KXAN reported.

“The reason I’m making contact with you today, is because you were going the speed limit,” Lovato said.

The driver, Amber Wheatley, said she was confused at first because she hadn’t been doing anything wrong. She was surprised when the sheriff handed her a $25 gift card to WalMart.

“So if you have anymore last-minute Christmas shopping to do, or get some extra food,” the deputy said, KXAN reported.

The cards are donations from the Brown Santa program, which helps provide gifts to families around the holidays.

“I’ve never received anything other than a citation from a police officer, so it was a great surprise, a blessing,” driver Robert Verastegui told KXAN.

Deputy Lovato said the sheriff’s plan to continue handing out rewards for good driving until the new year.

[Video courtesy of KXAN]