If you thought you'd seen it all on the road, think again.

Police in New Jersey have found a unique way to crack down on distracted driving, and it's turning plenty of heads. Officers are literally dressing up as shrubs.

Covered in fake leaves and standing along sidewalks, the officers blend in just enough to catch drivers who are looking down at their phones instead of watching the road.

Here's how it works: the "shrub officer" spots distracted drivers, uses binoculars to record their license plates, then radios ahead to another officer waiting farther up the road. That officer makes the traffic stop.

It Worked... Really Well

During one recent enforcement operation, police issued 74 distracted driving citations in just six hours.

The goal isn't just to write tickets. Officials say the unusual tactic is also designed to grab attention and remind drivers that distracted driving remains one of the leading causes of preventable crashes.

Clever or Too Much?

Not surprisingly, the leafy law enforcement strategy has sparked plenty of debate online.

Some people applaud the creative approach, saying anything that gets drivers to put down their phones is worth trying.

Others wonder if disguising officers as bushes goes a little too far, or if seeing a moving shrub out of the corner of your eye might actually distract drivers who are paying attention.

Either way, it's certainly memorable.

Put the Phone Away

In New Jersey, violating the state's hands-free driving law starts with a $200 fine. Repeat offenses can climb to $600, and after three violations, drivers can face a 90-day license suspension.

Whether officers are hiding behind a patrol car or disguised as landscaping, the message is the same:

Keep your eyes on the road and your phone out of your hand.