People living in Ashridge Drive, South Oxhey, have called on Hertfordshire County Council to bring in traffic calming measures in their road.

They have complained about how fast drivers travel down Ashridge Drive, which they say is used as a short cut to avoid a speed camera in Prestwick Road.

More than 100 residents have now signed a petition demanding action.

Resident Rachel Mulvey said: “Something needs to be done about the speed of traffic on this road. The speed of some cars in Ashridge Drive is ridiculous.

“It puts my children at risk when they’re playing outside. A really bad accident could happen at any time.”

A neighbour, Nicole Hyde added: “Three of my cats have been killed by drivers using Ashridge Drive.

“They come down here too fast. At night it’s terrible, my windows shake when some of the cars drive past. It is only a matter of time before there is a serious accident.”

Labour councillor Paul Gordon said: “As a local resident, I share the concerns of all residents who live on Ashridge Drive. I believe traffic calming measures are necessary and I will petition Hertfordshire County Council to get something done.”