Inconsiderate drivers who misuse their headlights in the Chinese city of Shenzen will be forced to stare at a full-beam headlights for five minutes, traffic police there have warned.
In a light-hearted social media post, Shenzen traffic police warned drivers of the new punishment, accompanying the warning with a laughing emoticon and a photo of what appears to be a driver being made to sit through the new punishment.
The image shows a man sitting on stool, facing a police van with its headlights shining into his face. A police officer stands nearby.
Apart from the novel punishment, offending drivers will also be hit with a 300 yuan (€40) fine.
The social media post sparked vigorous debate on Chinese social media netword Weibo. Some said the punishment did not go far enough - "I suggest extending the stare time to 30 minutes", one wrote - while others argued the punishment would make roads even more dangerous, with drivers returning to their vehicles dazed and confused.