More than 10,000 people were caught speeding in Hertsmere last year, a Borehamwood Times investigation has revealed.

Figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act show that a total of 10,034 motorists were caught flouting the rules in 2014.

The data, from Hertfordshire Police, does not tell how much was made in fines from each individual camera as of those caught, 8,072 opted to go on a speed awareness course.

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

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The camera that caught the most drivers in Borehamwood in 2014 was in Elstree Way, catching 1,261 speeding motorists.

It also came out top in 2013 – when it caught 1,922 people and one motorist was picked up driving at 56mph.

The highest speed recorded in Elstree Way, which has a 30mph limit, was 55mph.

The second most prolific camera in Borehamwood in 2014 was in Elstree Hill South, responsible for 721 tickets, and the third was Allum Lane, where 576 people were caught.

The previous year, the camera in Allum Lane dished out 1,077 tickets – the second highest number of tickets in Borehamwood.

Third was a speed camera in Elstree Hill South, which issued 549.

And the top speed recorded in Borehamwood last year was in Shenleybury where one motorist was caught driving at 67mph – even though the limit is 30mph.

In 2013, the highest speed recorded was 63mph in Theobold Street, Borehamwood, where the limit is 30mph.

A camera in Shenley Road, which is one of Borehamwood’s busiest streets, caught 388 people in 2014 and 204 people in 2013.

A total 21 people were caught in Theobold Street, Borehamwood, throughout 2014 and 69 in 2013. Across Hertsmere, the camera in London Road, Bushey, dished 1,903 tickets – the highest number across the whole borough in 2014.

Coming up second was one in Barnet Road, in Potters Bar, where 1,580 people were caught in 2014.

It was the most prolific in 2013, when it was activated 2,297 times.

The highest speed recorded in Hertsmere in 2014 was also in Barnet Road, where one driver was caught driving at 71mph – 41mph above the limit.

The previous year, the highest speed recorded was in Mutton Lane, near Laurel Fields, Potters Bar, where a motorist was caught driving at 73mph.

In a statement, Hertfordshire Police 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.”

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