A new symbol is showing up on some parking spaces!

A new symbol has been placed on some parking places in Pembroke, Ontario.

The handshake symbol-designated spaces outside the Pembroke OPP station at 77 International Dr. are intended to function as community safety zones for online transactions.

The Upper Ottawa Valley OPP states that there are places you may utilize to ensure everyone’s safety if you make an online purchase and need to meet someone in person to pay for it or pick it up.

“Project Safe Trade aims to establish a ‘community safety zone’ at an OPP detachment parking lot to facilitate online property transactions,” reads an OPP news release. The purpose of creating a “community safety zone” is to move internet transactions from homes, parking lots, and other private settings into public areas.

The secure trading venues are always open; appointments are not required.