Warning periods end for speeders in Liberty, Girard

Warning periods have ended for tickets issued as a result of cameras in Liberty and Girard, which means speeders can expect to see fines in the mail.

The grace period ended Sunday for drivers within the city of Girard and Aug. 1 for drivers within Liberty Township.

Officials cite safety concerns, complaints from residents about speeding and a need to free up police-department manpower as impetuses for the cameras.

“Knowing about the cameras, hopefully people will slow down and make Liberty a safer place to drive,” township Trustee Jodi Stoyak said.

During its warning period, Girard issued more than 2,200 citations, according to its police chief.

The civil citations carry fines, but do not count against a speeder’s driving record. People have the option to appeal the citation before a hearings administrator.

The civil citations carry a $100 fee for exceeding the speed limit by at least 11 miles per hour in Liberty or Girard, along with additional fines for speeding in a construction or school zone.

Read more about the matter in Wednesday's Vindicator or on Vindy.co.