🚥 Horizontal Traffic Light Emoji Meaning
| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🚥 | Horizontal Traffic Light | A traffic signal with horizontal lights indicating stop/go | Symbols | U+1F6A5 | :horizontal_traffic_light: |
Meaning
The 🚥 emoji depicts a traffic light with red, yellow, and green signals arranged horizontally. It symbolizes traffic control devices used to regulate vehicle and pedestrian movement on roads.
Common Uses
- Indicating road or traffic-related topics.
- Representing stop, caution, and go signals in conversations.
- Used in driving or commuting contexts.
- Signaling control or regulation in metaphorical ways.
- Highlighting delays or hold-ups.
Examples
Watch for the 🚥 when driving.The project is at a 🚥—waiting for approval.Traffic is heavy near the 🚥 intersection.
Related Emojis
- 🚦 Vertical Traffic Light – similar but with vertical light arrangement.
- 🚗 Car – often used with traffic signals for driving contexts.
- 🛑 Stop Sign – indicates stop more explicitly than traffic lights.
- ⚠️ Warning Sign – used for caution, similar to yellow light meaning.
Technical Notes
This emoji uses codepoint U+1F6A5 and was introduced in the Unicode standard around 2010. It may appear differently on various platforms, notably in color and style of the lights. It is a single symbol without skin tone variants.
FAQ
What does the 🚥 emoji mean?
A traffic signal showing red, yellow, and green lights arranged horizontally.
How is the 🚥 emoji used?
Mostly in road and traffic discussions or to represent stop, caution, and go concepts.
Does the meaning of the 🚥 emoji change by context?
It can metaphorically suggest waiting or control beyond literal traffic signals.
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