Cover image via WeiboInsensitive drivers who misuse blinding high beam lights are quite possibly the most irritating thing someone could face on the road
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It's a terrible and inconsiderate move, really.
Annoyed by this constant occurrence, police in the city of Shenzhen have introduced an "eye for an eye" punishment for these insensitive drivers:
"From now on, traffic police will make those found carelessly using bright headlights stare into them for an entire minute," the police force announced on Tuesday, 1 November, on their Weibo account.
**Offenders are also fined 300 yuan (RM185), lose points on their license and made to recite regulations on the proper use of headlights.**
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The punishment was first tested in 2014, but the earlier arrangement sought a longer ordeal of five minutes on the driver's end. Many thought it was a joke.
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If there's one thing you need to know about China is that they don't joke around.
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Now, the police have brought back the punishment and upgraded to using a chair specially designed for the violation
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The practice seemed to have gained the approval of many netizens, with some even saying that **it should be implemented country wide.**
Some also said the punishment did not go far enough. **"Traffic police comrades, I believe this kind of punishment is not right, it's inhumane, they should have to look for five minutes,"** suggested one Weibo user.
