stoplight

noun

stop·light ˈstäp-ˌlīt

: a light on the rear of a motor vehicle that is illuminated when the driver presses the brake pedal

: traffic signal

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According to Travis Bryant who witnessed the incident and later posted the video, Johnson had fallen asleep at a stoplight while operating a vehicle. —

Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024 The administration argues the plan, which will be on the Nov. 5 ballot, could decrease residents' reliance on cars, and could time stoplights to make commutes quicker for people who drive. —

Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 8 Oct. 2024 Though effective, adaptive stoplights are costly to install and maintain. —

Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 15 Aug. 2024 Google has figured out an easy-to-implement system for minimizing delays and frustration at some stoplights. —

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