The new technology is being introduced over a decade after the first average speed cameras went live on the A77 in 2005 to reduce accidents.

Latest available figures for the A77 show that in the last three years there have been 77% fewer deaths and 74% fewer serious injuries compared to the 2005 baseline, and the new and improved cameras are expected to help support this reduction in casualties.

Chief Superintendent Andy Edmonston, head of road policing with Police Scotland, said: “The average speed cameras have for 10 years now played a major role in influencing driver behaviour along the A77 and this is supported by the significant reduction in casualties and the very low level of drivers reported for exceeding the speed limit.

“The upgrading of the cameras as they reach the end of their operational life is a natural progression to ensuring that continuity in driver behaviour is maintained across the route.”