Synonyms

hazard lights

British

plural noun

Also called: hazard warning lights, hazards. the indicator lights of a motor vehicle when flashing simultaneously to indicate that the vehicle is stationary and temporarily obstructing the traffic

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hazard lights

The request was denied, so they took their own safety precautions, driving slowly with the hazard lights flashing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026

However, on this occasion, a fan of the stream offered to drive behind him with hazard lights on.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026

A few feet behind them on the right shoulder was their van with an attached trailer, both flashing hazard lights.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2024

Another driver who was able to avoid the CR-V told investigators that neither its tail nor hazard lights were working at the time.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024

Dayah points through the darkening distance to a white van that’s pulled off the road, hazard lights flashing.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell

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