The Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill June 25 to allow local police officers to use radar to enforce speeding, reports 6abc.com

The Senate voted 49 to 1, to approve the legislation. The bill now goes to the state House, where it was knocked down last year.

Haverford police said when they enforce speeding now it takes a lot of manpower.

“Speeding complaints are one of our biggest issues throughout Delaware County,” said Chief John Viola, Haverford Township police.

Pennsylvania is the only state that doesn’t allow local police officers to use radar guns for speeding enforcement.

Instead, police use an electronic speed timing device and it takes three officers to set up.

While some residents are fed up with cars speeding around town, others feel it will be used as a money maker for police.

“I think it would be a money grab if they’re out enough they should be able to tell who’s doing what,” said Clayton Kent from Havertown.

Under the new bill, a municipality could only keep 20 percent of the money from speeding tickets.

“It’s not a money making device it’s a safety tool,” said Chief Viola.

Read more about the proposed law here.

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