Pennsylvania

Radar technology bill introduced

State senators Nick Miller, D-14th, Greg Rothman, R-34th and Steve Santarsiero, D-10th, introduced bipartisan legislation, Senate Bill 1237, to modernize police technology by allowing local law enforcement agencies to use radar speed detection, a tool used in every other state in the nation, according to a recent press release.

Speeding and reckless driving continue to endanger motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists across the Commonwealth, according to the press release.

“Allowing radar technology will improve accuracy, reduce costs and give local officers modern tools to enforce traffic laws efficiently and effectively,” the press release notes.

Recent incidents underscore the urgency of this upgrade.

In Salisbury Township, drivers were recorded traveling 60—70 mph, more than 20 miles per hour above the posted 40 mph limit.

From residential neighborhoods to school zones and local corridors statewide, excessive speeding has become increasingly common and poses potentially deadly consequences, according to authorities.