Motorists who speed along roadways in Franklin Township may want to ease up on the gas pedal.

Resident David thor Straten-Mohr addressed the township’s board of supervisors on Tuesday about the matter of speeding.

He said he was glad to see other residents speak out about the speeding that’s been occurring along roadways in the township.

Straten-Mohr said Pennsylvania is the only state that does not allow radar to be used by local police.

“Let’s get the legislators in here to explain why it’s not getting done,” he said.

Township police Chief Jason Doll said he agreed with that assessment.

“Radar would be an amazing tool,” Doll said. “It would be very useful to us.”

Doll added, “Ultimately, the goal is simply to slow people down.”

Doll said police have been making the best with what they have to work with, which is Vascar.

“Radar clears up some of those issues, obviously,” he said. “The device we have, it does a good job.”

“That unit we have, it does seem to work,” Cressley said. “Budget time is coming, so hopefully we can find the (money to use it).”

Straten-Mohr added, “We need to let our legislators know we need to get this done.”

Resident Larry Williams said he’s noticed a difference since last month’s meeting.

“I don’t know what they did,” Williams said. “It seems to be better.”

Williams said he’s been passed multiple times of late, but said it’s better.

Doll said he directed officers to pay attention to the issue, which he said isn’t just occurring in the township.

“One of the problems is our location with manpower,” he said. “We’re really trying to do the best we can.”

Doll said the influx of criminal reports has been bogging officers down.

“But we don’t have the extra; that’s where we’re at with the budget right now,” he said. “That would be my ultimate goal; directed enforcement.”

Doll added, “Hopefully, that helps it a little. I don’t think we’ll ever stop the speeding issue (100%).”

In the meantime, Doll said any residents who observe speeding or any other issues should come to the township police station with their concerns.

Resident Rod Mann said that in the past, former township police Chief Thomas Beltz had the Lehighton State Police barracks bring its radar.

Unfortunately, Doll said that’s not an option.

“I can talk (to them) about that,” he said, adding that there is a new station commander. “I’m sure the board will reach out to him and give (their) letter of support.”

Residents Jason and Lisa Eidem also complained about speeding on Fairyland, Long Run Roads and the Canal Street intersection.

The couple also voiced their displeasure with some kid throwing pizza boxes with pizza still in the box out onto Long Run Road by their home.

Last month, Council suggested using the township’s electronic speed control sign that may help slow people down a bit.

The main roads the township has been getting complaints about speeding on are Reber Street, Long Run Road, Indian Hill, Canal Street and Main Road.