1. A red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
   - brake light 
2. A visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
   - traffic light, traffic signal, robot [S.Africa]

Derived forms: stoplights

Type of: light, visual signal

Part of: brake system, brakes

Encyclopedia: Stoplight

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