Watford is among the areas being targeted with police camera vans in a bid to tackle speeding hotspots.

Two specialised vehicles have been funded by Hertfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Lloyd following calls for stronger action to combat the problem.

They will be deployed to patches identified as areas of concern by local residents, businesses and partner organisations - which are mainly 30mph zones.

Police have today confirmed that Watford is among the areas being patrolled, but have not yet revealed specific locations. 

The vans will issue advisory letters for non-compliance to educate drivers and change behaviour.

Mr Lloyd said: “The public want a flexible and robust approach taken to speeding on all roads across the county - from remote villages to city streets and from rural roads to motorways.

“These vans are a response to that demand for action."

The high-visibility presence may be in areas that have not had a camera before, and will work alongside other speed management measures, Mr Lloyd confirmed.

The drivers will be based at Hemel Hempstead and Hitchin police stations but will cover the whole county.

Phil Bibby, Cabinet Member for Highways and Environment at Hertfordshire County Council, said: “We want people to feel safe walking and cycling, and to make sure that residential areas and town centres feel like safe and pleasant places.

“Our Speed Management Strategy set out how we’re going to make sure we have the right speed limits in the right places, and we know people want to see those limits enforced."

 manage traffic speeds and reassure people thinking of walking, cycling or driving in an area that their local roads are safe.”