hazard lights
[/ˈhæzərd laɪts/]
nounpl: hazard lights
luzes de emergência
1. Flashing lights on a vehicle that warn other drivers of a hazard, breakdown, or emergency situation
When the car broke down on the highway, the driver turned on the hazard lights.
Quando o carro quebrou na rodovia, o motorista ligou as luzes de emergência.
2. Red and amber or red flashing lights on all four corners of a vehicle activated simultaneously
The hazard lights blinked rapidly to alert nearby vehicles of the accident.
As luzes de emergência piscavam rapidamente para alertar os veículos próximos sobre o acidente.
In Brazil and Portugal, using hazard lights is mandatory by law during vehicle breakdowns, accidents, or when driving at abnormally slow speeds. In the USA, their use is regulated by state laws but commonly used during emergencies and traffic incidents. The term is essential for vehicle safety communication across all cultures.
NYC Slang
flashers or four-ways
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