Illinois State Police Troop 9 has released results from Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) Patrols conducted in Richland, Wayne, Cumberland, Marion, Fayette, and Effingham counties during April. The patrols targeted impaired driving and illegal alcohol and drug offenses.
In total, officers issued 99 written warnings and 42 citations or arrests, including 53 speeding violations, 12 registration offenses, 7 driver’s license offenses, 4 insurance violations, 4 other alcohol or drug citations, 2 DUI arrests, and 1 occupant restraint offense.
The ACE patrols were funded by the Illinois Department of Transportation as part of ongoing efforts to keep area roads safe.