The Illinois State police announced they will conduct Restraint Enforcement Patrols in Fayette County during the late August Labor Day period. The patrols will be held in Fayette County, along with some other counties in District 12–including Marion County. State Police say safety belts are still one of the most effective safety devices in vehicles, estimated to save nearly 14,000 lives each year. The State Police adds that half of vehicle occupants killed in a traffic crash were not properly buckled up.