The mysterious banners bringing cars to a stop for photos

Mysterious banners said to be bringing cars to a standstill have appeared around a city.

The banners have been catching people’s attention around Merseyside, with motorists said to be stopping to take photographs to post online. The white banners are complete with three simple words, either in red or blue, and written on a white background.

The message on the posters is clear: “Kids Need Dads”. The banners have been spotted tied to posts outside the likes of Goodison Park, Anfield, Huyton, Aintree, Walton and Kirkby. One was even spotted at the front and centre of a fan area inside Liverpool FC’s home ground during match day.

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At first, it was thought that the banners were linked to Fathers 4 Justice, however, this appears not to be the case. The group were founded in 2003 and often made headlines as they tried to gain public and parliamentary support for changes in UK legislation on fathers' rights, mainly using stunts and protests, conducted in costume.

The campaigners previously dressed in contamination suits and stormed offices linked to the family courts in Dale Street. In a separate incident, the Liverpool branch also dressed up as Santa and staged a protest on a bridge over the Strand, reports The Echo.

Another dad also climbed a crane at the court's development in Tithebarn Street to gain attention for the Fathers 4 Justice cause. The posters are believed to be linked to an Instagram account - @kids.need.dads_. The account simply asks Merseyside residents to tag the account in their stories when they see them and use the relevant hashtag.

The account has been running for a few weeks now, with the first post dating back to September 20 and photos of people stopping their cars to take such photos.

Although it is not Fathers 4 Justice, from the content posted to the social media account, it appears the campaign has a similar aim. The Instagram account, Fathers 4 Justice and the council have been approached for comment.