More than 10,000 people were caught speeding in Hertsmere last year and a third of those were in Bushey.

Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by the Watford Observer's sister paper, Borehamwood Times, show that a total of 10,034 motorists were caught flouting the rules in 2014.

Although the data, from Hertfordshire Police, does not state how much was made in fines from each individual camera, it does reveal that of those caught speeding, 8,072 chose to go on a speed awareness course.

The other 2,330 took three points on their licence and paid a £100 fine.

The camera that caught the most drivers in Hertsmere in 2014 was in London Road, Bushey, where 1,897 motorist were caught flouting the speed limit. The highest speed recorded was at 70mph - 40mph above the speed limit, making it the second highest speed caught in the borough.

In Bushey, the second most prolific camera was in Aldenham Road, which dished out 1,323 speeding tickets - it was also the third highest number of tickets in Hertsmere.

This was followed by Heathbourne Road, which saw 81 drivers caught speeding.

In 2013, the camera in London Road again caught the highest number of speeding motorists in Bushey, with 1,272 tickets handed out - making it the third highest number of tickets in Hertsmere.

The Aldenham Road camera was also not too far behind with 728 and third was Heathbourne Road, with 65 speeders caught. The highest speed recorded was 58mph, in Aldenham Road where there is a 30mph limit.

In 2012, the London Road camera came top again in Bushey with 921 motorists caught speeding and second was Aldenham Road, with 484.

Other cameras where people were caught speeding include, Theobald Street in Radlett, where 22 motorists were issued tickets last year, and 122 in 2013.

Following London Road, Bushey, the second most prolific camera in Hertsmere was Barnet Road in Potters Bar, where 1,584 drivers were caught breaking the rules.

Spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police, Dan Phillips said: "The number of times speed cameras are activated fluctuates naturally over time and across different locations depending on driver behaviour.

"The location of each camera is publicised on Herts County Council’s website and is set with the purpose of encouraging drivers to slow down in areas where serious collisions have occurred rather than to generate income.

"While some speed enforcement notices do result in fines for drivers, it is also important to remember that the revenue generated from them goes to central government.

"Where appropriate, a speeding motorist will be offered the chance to take part in a speed awareness course instead of receiving a fine."