: a signal (such as a traffic light) for controlling traffic
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What is the penalty for disobeying a traffic signal?—Emery Glover, Des Moines Register, 16 Feb. 2026 Additional improvements will be new paths along Randall Road, storm sewer installation, traffic signal modifications, intersection lighting, roadway resurfacing and landscape restoration.—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026 Other funds will go to improving intersections, traffic signals, streetlights, adding sidewalks, and improving safety for street crossings around schools.—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026 The roughly $200 million project will include a reconstructed interchange at I-35, new bridges, wider pavement, road realignments and extensions, new traffic signals, medians, sidewalks and other safety improvements.—Kendrick Calfee
updated February 4, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for traffic signal