Parking Buddies are bright, child-shaped signs holding a lollipop-style message. Each one stands about 1.1 metres tall and 63 cm wide, and they're filled with water or sand to stay steady.
Schools can place these signs near entrances to remind drivers to avoid stopping or parking in unsafe locations. Even stopping for a short time can block people's view of the road. It can also make crossing the road more dangerous and create unnecessary congestion outside the school.
Trenance Learning Academy in Newquay tell us how this initiative has made a difference at their school.