Police Scotland has launched a new campaign that places their cameras at collision hotspots.

The campaign, titled 'There’s a story behind every camera', highlights the risks of speeding.

The main message is that every speed camera encapsulates a story of someone who has been injured or even lost their life because of driving too fast.

Last year alone, 5,621 people were reported injured on Scotland's roads.

Police Scotland Safety Cameras aim is to reduce the number of people injured on roads through targeted camera enforcement and improving driver behaviour.

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The cameras' presence at collision hotspots encourages motorists to reduce their speed and to drive responsibly.

Travelling at safe speeds prevents road death and injuries.

This allows drivers crucial time to identify and respond to potential hazards.

Should a collision occur, slower speed significantly reduces the likelihood of severe injury or fatality.

Eric Dunion, area manger for the North Safety Camera Unit, said: ''When we see a speed camera the first thing most drivers think about is what speed they are going at.

''We rarely question why they are there.

''Most people don’t realise that it also means someone has been injured at this location previously as a result of speeding.

''Speeding is one of the main causes of road traffic collisions, but there are simple ways we can avoid them, the most obvious being to stay within the legal speed for the road.''