Mind the mannequin!

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A mannequin of a police officer stands as a safety reminder for passing drivers on a provincial road in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province, July 15, 2015. [Photo/IC]

Policeman models on duty

Policemen sometimes appear at the most unexpected places. A group of "policemen" in Taizhou, East China's Zhejiang province, is not an exception.

A total of 17 mannequins modeled to look like police officers are on duty and set up on the south part of No 74 Provincial Road, cfp.cn reported on Friday.

The police department said the mannequins serve as a warning for passing drivers to obey traffic rules.

In our next story, some worry that median barriers built to promote safety could be dangerous.