State police announce specialty patrols in April in La Salle County

Illinois State Police Troop 2 announced Monday troopers will launch the following specialty patrols in April in La Salle County:

• Nighttime enforcement patrols to catch violations especially between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

• Occupant restraint enforcement patrols to focus on safety belt and child safety seat laws.

• Alcohol countermeasure enforcement patrols to catch DUIs and other forms of impairment.

• Distracted driving patrols to eliminate driver behaviors, such as handheld cellular telephone use, that elevate the risk of a crash.

• Roadside safety checks to take impaired motorists off the road.