Drivers were hit by £1.2million in parking fines in single street last year.
Fifty motorists a DAY were clobbered by wardens or CCTV cameras in busy Southampton Row, central London.
The road in the borough of Camden saw 19,335 tickets issued to net authorities £1,198,870. It headed a list of ten roads in the capital which between them hauled in £6.7million from penalties in 2011.
Second-worst fines blackspot was Bounds Green Road in Haringey, North London, where 14,000 drivers were hit for £1,1,002,360.
Third came Clapham Park Road in Clapham, South West London, which raked in £875,658 in fines from 14,442 motorists.
Outside the capital, wardens hit 5,000 drivers in the High Street of Slough, Berks.
A spokesman for Camden Council said: ‘Southampton Row is a busy central London road with high volumes of traffic.
‘Several major bus routes run along the road, so bus lanes must be kept clear at all times to prevent buses being delayed. ’It is important to ensure that motorists follow traffic regulations so traffic is able to move freely and safely, for the benefit of all road users. ’Any money raised from penalty charge notices is re-invested into transport services for Londoners including a dial-a-ride service and freedom passes for the elderly.
‘While penalty charges are obviously unpopular, there would be chaos without this regulation.’
A spokesman for Haringey Council said: ‘The figure relates primarily to contraventions of box junctions and a “No U Turn” on Bounds Green Road.
‘The level of contraventions was higher than previous years due to extensive TfL roadwork’s on the nearby A405 as drivers tried to take shortcuts, to avoid congestion, which involved completing this banned U turn.’
