A new scheme in one prefecture of Tokyo offers cheap ramen to elderly drivers who give up their licence, lest they go on to cause crashes in years to come.
There are calls for more stringent checks before offenders are given back their licences.
Normally Munster would have seized on any one of these gifts like jackals but, even though O'Gara's replacement Jason Holland did not miss a kick at goal, the Irish backs gave their opposite numbers far more licence to roam.
People who "hog" the middle lane on the motorway could now be fined £100 and given points on their licence.
"Shopkeepers were not given licences, and licences weren't renewed every year if they were using plastic bags.
In Britain, drivers can be fined £100 and given three points on their licence if they fail to give cyclists at least 1.5 metres of space when passing.
But we saw last weekend against Australia just what England's players can do with ball in hand IF they are given the licence to make their own decisions.
They told us he was given proof of their licences to cut and export timber.
Those who would like to see themselves as morally superior on the basis of their detailed health routines are now given free licence to express their disgust for the fat.
Drivers caught using a mobile phone while driving are currently fined £200 and given six points on their licence.
