Temporary cameras were installed in Acquetico, an Italian village on the border with France, after locals complained about cars speeding through.

However, Mayor Alessandro Alessandri told Corriere Della Sera he was stunned to discover how bad the problem was.

He said it was “madness” that the speed trap had caught 58,000 cars travelling at up to 84 miles per hour in less than two weeks.

The temporary cameras will now be installed permanently.