A new fixed speed camera became operational at Milton Bridge, Midlothian, on Friday.

The stretch of the A701 was identified during a national site selection exercise identified as an are with high numbers of injury collisions.

It is hoped the camera will reduce the number of casualties on the route by encouraging improved driver behaviour.

The speed limit was lowered from 40mph to 30mph in 2012.

Head of the Scottish Safety Camera Programme, Steven Feeney, said: "Safety cameras are there to make our roads safer.

"They must be deployed primarily where they have the greatest potential to reduce injury collisions, and where there is evidence of collisions and speeding.

"Following analysis with Midlothian Council and Police Scotland it has been agreed that a safety camera should be introduced on the A701 at Milton Bridge."