The campaign, which will feature a high-profile crackdown on speeding, is being spearheaded by the Tayside Safety Camera Partnership.

Under the initiative leaflets will be distributed at key locations throughout Tayside.

In addition, road safety messages will be broadcast during the summer on a local radio station, reminding bikers that TSCP will be out enforcing the speed limit on known motorcycle routes.

As well as providing safety advice to bikers, the leaflets and adverts remind them that cameras will be used to detect those breaking the speed limit.

TSCP recently invested in a new mobile safety camera.

The “Commander System” works alongside existing mobile cameras to provide 360 degree vision around a safety camera van.

The system is designed to assist in the identification of motorcycle offenders by recording images when the bike passes the van.

Louise Turner, TSCP’s communications officer, said Perthshire’s roads had an unenviable accident record.

“Tayside is an extremely popular region for bikers, who make extensive use of our country roads, particularly in Perth and Kinross,” she remarked.

Ms Turner insisted the main thrust of the campaign would be on hammering home the safety message rather than racking up speeding convictions.

“Tayside Safety Camera Partnership wants to ensure bikers in Tayside enjoy the roads this summer, but that they stay safe,” she continued.

“Our aim is not to detect bikers speeding and we certainly do not want to spoil their enjoyment.

“What we do want, however, is for bikers to keep within the speed limit and drive safely. Our campaign material and the presence of the Commander System will encourage safer, more responsible use of our roads and help us detect irresponsible riders.”

Between 2003 and 2007 in Tayside there were 423 collisions involving motorcyclists.

A total of 209 riders or passengers were killed or seriously injured during that time.