One example is outside the Ontario Provincial Police station in Pembroke, Ontario. These spaces are part of Project Safe Trade, which encourages people to avoid meeting at private homes or isolated locations.
The idea is simple: meeting near a police facility or in a visible, public area can make online transactions feel safer and may discourage suspicious behavior. Some locations may also have regular activity or surveillance nearby.
So, if you see a handshake symbol on a parking space, it may indicate a designated safe exchange zone for in-person marketplace transactions. The exact meaning can vary by location, so nearby signs should always be checked.
