Mahoning Township is looking into purchasing a radar speed sign to help curtail drivers from speeding on roadways in the township.

Supervisor Myron Blahy said that township police Chief Audie Mertz was checking on prices to buy the device to help monitor speed.

The township has had its fair share of speeding. “One day we’re going to have an accident,” Blahy said.

Blahy noted that Palmerton has a radar speed sign, and that it has helped them. Neighboring Slatington Borough has as well.

Blahy said the goal is for a sign to serve as a deterrent to help slow speeding traffic.

In March, supervisors said they believed more police department visibility was the key to cracking down on speeding in the township.

Board Chairman Robert Slaw said at that time that trucks in the township have been speeding. Supervisor Deb McGowan said speeding also exists on Seneca Road.

McGowan said at that time she believed part of the problem with visibility is due to the department’s unmarked vehicles.