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rear light

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noun

  1. Also called: tail-light.   tail lamp.  a red light, usually one of a pair, attached to the rear of a motor vehicle

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A "simplification" of rear light systems to allow "clearer and more consistent visual cues to improve visibility and reaction time for following drivers in poor conditions".

From BBC Apr. 20, 2026

Tesla will deploy an over-the-air update to correct the rear light issue and said it has no reports of any crashes or injuries related to the recall.

From Reuters Nov. 19, 2022

You want to make sure that drivers see you, so we recommend having front and rear lights, generally a white light and a red rear light, and you can pair them with reflectors.

From Washington Post Jun. 2, 2022

Donald was stopped for what Boyle described as a faulty rear light after deputies responded Feb. 4 to a neighborhood report of two cars suspiciously circling the area.

From Washington Times Apr. 29, 2021

I had trouble on the road with a policeman over the rear light of my car.

From Nonsenseorship by G. G. Putnam

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