MARION – The Marion Police Department conducted 49 traffic stops and issued the following enforcement citations during the recent Labor Day campaign:

According to Marion Police Chief David Fitts, 17 seat belt citations were written – eight of which occurred during nighttime hours, 10 Distracted Driving citations, four Suspended/Revoked/No Valid DL Citations, 11 “Other” Traffic Citations and 8 Criminal Arrests (including Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Obstructing a Peace Officer, and Possession of Illegal Cannabis) were issued.

Chief Fitts says through the Labor Day enforcement effort, police helped to make our roads safer and reminded motorists that impaired driving is not a game.

The Marion Police Department joined forces with other law enforcement agencies and highway safety partners throughout the state for the Illinois Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Drive High. Get a DUI” enforcement campaign.

The effort was made possible by federal highway safety funds distributed by the Illinois Department of Transportation.