House Bill 54 was signed into law by Governor Mike DeWine, eliminating the use of handheld speed cameras in all townships.

Vienna Township Trustee Phil Pegg tells 21 News it's thanks to these cameras that they know the extent of how much speeding is actually going on and in what areas, so they'll at least be able to concentrate more on those areas.

In Liberty Township, the issue is worse.

Trustee Arnie Clebone said they're upset and concerned for a number of reasons, including the million dollar revenue the cameras brought in.

"It gives us the ability to hire more police that can patrol and buy police equipment, so it's a very big concern," Clebone said. "If people know there aren't cameras and know no one's watching, Obviously they're going to speed and that's dangerous," he said.

However, unlike Liberty or Vienna Townships, there is at least one township out there that feels these cameras were never necessary.

"This Board of Trustees currently are opposed to any type of speed cameras, Bruce Shepas, Austintown Township Trustee said. "We do policing the old fashioned way and we'll continue to do so," he said.

Shepas said the cameras don't actually lend much to the township either.

"The revenue is very minimal," Shepas said. "Let's just say on an average ticket is $150, the majority of that is court costs and $15 to $20 maximum goes to the township," he said.

The bill will take effect in on July 1st while Vienna and Liberty Townships assess their next steps.