Bennett said he had “another six notices in with Herts County Council” – and staff seemed to be “dealing with them appropriately”.

Bennett said he had also made applications to Cambridgeshire County Council and Buckinghamshire Council.

“These are roads I have found to be dangerous, either for me as a driver of a car, or for cyclists, or motorcyclists, where the hazards are even greater.”

Bennett said applications could be dealt with by magistrates or crown court judges – depending on the progress of cases.

“It can be done without a great deal of effort,” he said.

“It’s the local authority, the county council, who have to make the effort in responding and repairing the roads.”