hazard lights
plural noun
: special lights on a vehicle that flash on and off and are used to warn other drivers (as when the vehicle is not working properly)
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, initiate your hazard lights and locate a secure spot, such as a nearby business parking area, to pull over and come to a halt.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The child’s mother had the vehicle’s hazard lights on at the time.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Several cars, some with hazard lights blinking, appeared to have been picked up by the storm.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The initial call was about a black sedan blocking the fast lane with its hazard lights on, the CHP said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The child’s mother had the vehicle’s hazard lights on at the time.
—Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
Several cars, some with hazard lights blinking, appeared to have been picked up by the storm.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
The initial call was about a black sedan blocking the fast lane with its hazard lights on, the CHP said.
—City News Service, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Hazard lights.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hazard%20lights. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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