hazard lights

British  

plural noun

1. 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

I put on the hazard lights – as did the driver in front, and the two vehicles behind.

From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026

One question: Did the federal government’s seal of approval for Tricolor cause investors to ignore hazard lights?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2025

They took the next off-ramp and circled back, slowing to about 30 mph in the HOV lane with the car’s hazard lights on.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2024

And when undetected, a low battery charge can cause an unexpected loss of drive power — including sudden stalling or inability to restart — and the use of other electric capabilities like hazard lights.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 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