Japanese police have suspended the car driving licences of nearly 900 cyclists after they were caught riding bicycles under the influence of alcohol, local media report.
Authorities deemed that the offenders were "likely to pose a significant danger when driving a car".
The number of suspended car driving licenses from January to September rose sharply compared to last year, as Japan imposed new traffic laws that imposed stricter penalties on cyclists.
Under the new rules introduced in November last year, those who cycle while under the influence of alcohol can face up to three years in jail or a maximum fine of 500,000 yen ($3,200).
The threshold for punishing tipsy cyclists was also lowered. Cyclists can be penalised if a breath alochol test detects 0.15 milligrams per litre or higher.
