traffic hazard
noun
: something that could cause an accident involving a car, bicycle, etc.
bright cones that warn motorists of a traffic hazard
Examples of traffic hazard in a Sentence
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Idaho State Police dispatch also received one traffic hazard call at westbound mile marker 39 describing confusion about the lanes and a near-collision among three cars, according to dispatch notes provided by Snell.
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Rose Evans
updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
State law permits flashing lights for turn signals or to warn of a traffic hazard.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The same law says any driver is allowed to flash lights to indicate the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Some, like Elk Grove and Roseville in the Sacramento area, allow private memorials that don’t pose a traffic hazard for a limited time, 30 and 45 days respectively.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Their cars were stuck in the middle of the road, causing police to report it as a traffic hazard.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Her burritos were becoming too popular and creating a traffic hazard.
—Yasara Gunawardena, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Deputies were called to the home after receiving several noise complaints and traffic hazard reports, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Officers observed a loose dog in the area that was a traffic hazard.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Rose Evans
updated May 28, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2026
State law permits flashing lights for turn signals or to warn of a traffic hazard.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Jan. 2026
The same law says any driver is allowed to flash lights to indicate the presence of a vehicular traffic hazard requiring unusual care in approaching, overtaking or passing.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 15 Jan. 2026
Some, like Elk Grove and Roseville in the Sacramento area, allow private memorials that don’t pose a traffic hazard for a limited time, 30 and 45 days respectively.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Their cars were stuck in the middle of the road, causing police to report it as a traffic hazard.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Her burritos were becoming too popular and creating a traffic hazard.
—Yasara Gunawardena, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2025
Deputies were called to the home after receiving several noise complaints and traffic hazard reports, officials said.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 25 June 2025
Officers observed a loose dog in the area that was a traffic hazard.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Traffic hazard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/traffic%20hazard. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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