traffic light

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Seven months ago, a self-driving Waymo made an illegal U-turn at a traffic light right in front of police officers in San Bruno.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A previous dress rehearsal highlighted the need for a new traffic light at a specific location to alleviate gridlock when military convoys move across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025

Some call them a "traffic light system"; critics have likened them to Nando's spice cards.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

Ofsted's new inspection framework is based on a "traffic light system" which will grade schools on several areas of school life, as well as on safeguarding.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Lexie slowed as they approached a traffic light and Pearl noticed dark rings beneath her eyes.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng