In March of 2008, the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office began a new volunteer reserve program of local citizens, to enforce handicapped parking violations.

ACE ( Accessibility Compliance Enforcement ) reserves write tickets to vehicles with expired handicapped parking placards, vehicles parked illegally in the stripped zone designated for lift-equipped vans, and vehicles which illegally display a permit.

This civilian reserve team looks for parking spaces designated for people with disabilities. They are looking for proper display of handicapped parking placards which are current and valid. This parking enforcement specialist may issue a valid parking citation or, in cases of a minor violation - a warning