AVERAGE speed cameras have been activated on a road in Glasgow's Southside. 

The cameras were installed in South Nitshill weeks ago as part of a test period, but will now be activated for enforcement.

They will monitor the average speed of traffic on Parkhouse Road, between Whitriggs Road and Nitshill Road.

It will be the city's first average speed camera system in an effort to improve road safety and reduce casualties.

Local councillor David McDonald announced the news on his social media page.

He wrote: "The site was identified as there had been five speed-related injury collisions, including one which resulted in serious injury in recent years.

"Speed surveys conducted also found that 74% of traffic on the road was travelling in excess of the speed limit."

The councillor went on to say: "Cameras have been installed in front and rear-facing orientation and offending vehicles can be recorded between multiple locations and multiple lanes within the system.

"Hopefully these new cameras will help make the road safer for all users, including drivers."