Bring on the Coffee Police!

Don't panic if you get stopped by the police in Sacramento, US, over the Christmas period - you could be in for an Eggnog Latte rather than a speeding fine.

In a bizarre yet quite sweet recognition of good driving - police are stopping law-abiding motorists and rewarding their perfect driving skills with $5 Starbucks gift cards.

A traffic officer came up with the idea to "promote the holiday spirit and enhance goodwill between the traffic unit and the motoring public," police Sgt. Tim Curran said.

Local businesses donated money to buy the gift cards.

"They raised a substantial amount of money," Curran said. "They'll be pulling over a lot of people."