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(Canada) In some jurisdictions, a type of traffic light signal, in which the green light initially flashes while the matching light for oncoming traffic remains red, signalling drivers that they may make an unobstructed turn across the oncoming lane while the flashing continues.
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(bridge) The action of changing the North direction during an event, typically for the last round of a Mitchell movement, so that the pairs who were North-South become East-West and vice versa. This allows a single winning pair to be determined.
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(rail transport) The visual indication of a colour light (or mechanical) signal as displayed to the driver. With colour light signals this would be red, yellow or green.
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Alternative form of at-grade [(US) Describing a junction or intersection where two or more transport axes cross at the same level (or grade).]
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A pattern of high-visibility markings used on emergency-service vehicles in several countries.
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(Britain) A tall black and white pole topped by flashing orange globe, placed on either side of the road at zebra crossings; mostly now replaced by more sophisticated arrangements.
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(transport) A section of roadway that has been designated as being particularly accident-prone.
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A destination sign mounted on a public transport vehicle displaying the route destination, number, name and/or via points, etc.
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(UK, often attributively) Two people who occupy the same post or location in an alternating arrangement.
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A junction designed to prevent congestion and gridlock. Vehicles may only enter the box-shaped area (usually marked with crossing diagonal lines) if their exit from the junction is clear, or in some cases if they intend to make a turn.
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(transport, automotive) A light on a vehicle's instrument panel indicating a failure or malfunction of the vehicle's brake system.
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(Europe) (of an area of land) Having specific traffic signaling and therefore usually subject to a maximum 50 km/h speed limit.
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an arrangement by which a sidewalk is extended outwards for a bus stop
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A button used to request a walk signal at a pedestrian crossing.
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A vehicle registration oval, containing the letters "CD" (for corps diplomatique), indicating that the owner is a foreign embassy and is immune from prosecution
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(railways) A location where two railroad tracks cross, without switches, as where different roads intersect.
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(graph theory) A pair of intersecting edges.
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A traffic signal with five sections: two on the bottom, two in the middle, and one on top.
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A post or stake indicating by its height or by marks on it the grade of a railroad, highway, embankment, etc. at that point.
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(chiefly UK) A small figure of a walking man illuminated in green on a traffic light at a pedestrian crossing, indicating that it is safe to cross the road.
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A purposefully designed timing of a series of traffic lights to produce a green light for cars travelling at the correct speed as they arrive at the lights.
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Synonym of federal yellow
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A plastic square consisting of a large letter L, placed on the front and rear of a vehicle to indicate that the driver is a learner.
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A means or route for transporting indispensable supplies.
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A circular certificate used in some places to register a vehicle, especially a taxicab.
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(Britain) Ministry of Transport test; an annual test of roadworthiness for British cars over three years old.
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An oval sign attached to the back of a road vehicle to show the nationality of the vehicle.
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(Britain, Australia) Either of a pair of rectangular metal plates bearing an alphanumeric code, fixed to the front and rear of a motor car to show its identity as registered with the DVLA.
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(Canada, US, Australia) A segment of roadway that directs vehicular traffic from local roads onto a freeway.
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(UK, Australia) A plastic square sticker or sign bearing a large letter P, placed on a vehicle to indicate that the driver only has a provisional or probationary driver's licence.
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(Britain) A pedestrian crossing with traffic-lights operated by pedestrians
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(dated) A station, or one of a series of stations, established for the refreshment and accommodation of travellers on some recognized route.
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(UK) A kind of pedestrian crossing with the lights controlling the pedestrians on the near side of the road, rather than on the opposite side, and with sensors to detect the presence of pedestrians.
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(informal) A red light (a traffic signal)
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A roadside camera, placed near a stoplight, designed to photograph vehicles that disobey a red traffic light.
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A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.
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A roll of flexible material with route numbers or destinations, found on buses or trams.
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A person employed to help children to cross a road safely, usually wearing reflective clothing and carrying a sign instructing vehicles to stop.
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An intersection at which traffic lights stop traffic from all directions to allow pedestrians to cross in any direction including diagonally.
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The alarm-box of a police or fire-alarm system.
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A signalman or signalwoman.
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A post bearing a sign that gives information on directions.
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A device that limits vehicle speed.
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(US, historical) A postal delivery route by means other than railroad or steamboat.
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A regular stopping place for ground transportation.
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A sign by the side of a road or street, often at an intersection, instructing vehicle drivers to stop.
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A semaphore-like signalling device positioned at a road intersection or pedestrian crossing to indicate when to drive, ride or walk, similar in purpose to a traffic light, often run by a person rather than automatic.
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Alternative form of stop sign [A sign by the side of a road or street, often at an intersection, instructing vehicle drivers to stop.]
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(by extension) Anything that is dangerous to come into contact with, or is best avoided.
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A box containing fibre optic microducts etc., set into the street ready for connection to a property.
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(Britain, regional) A pedestrian crossing equipped with traffic lights operated by the pedestrians, same as pelican crossing, but also allowing bicycles to cross.
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Alternative form of toyline [A series of related toys produced by the same company.]
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A paddle-shaped hand-held signal used by police, airport ground staff etc for directing traffic.
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A sign for the control of traffic or the information of drivers.
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A structure holding traffic lights.
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(historical) A semaphore device with a steady light that served the same purpose on early vehicles.
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Initialism of traffic signal box. [(US, Australia) Any of the large metal boxes containing traffic signal controls, found at roadsides and intersections, and often made available by the local council for artistic work.]
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The hobby of collecting vehicle tax discs.
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Any mapped reference point on a route that can be easily identified.
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(US) Abbreviation of crossing. [An intersection where roads, lines, or tracks cross.]
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(US) The intermediate light in a set of three traffic lights, the illumination of which indicates that drivers should stop short of the intersection if it is safe to do so.
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(transportation engineering) A condition in which a traffic signal or signals display a yellow light facing traffic in one direction and a green light facing traffic in the opposite direction at the same intersection. This is considered a poor design because it may give drivers facing the yellow light the false belief that it is safe to turn in front of opposing traffic that has the green light.
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