don't break the traffic lights

don't break the traffic lights

释义：

 

to drive past a red traffic light (which is a signal to stop)

开车闯过红灯(表示停车的信号)

 

例句：

He got pulled over for running a red light at one of the busiest intersections in the city.

他因为在市内最繁忙的一个十字路口闯红灯而被警察拦下。

还有一种情况，比如看到左右都没有车，直接过马路。这个时候是用jump the light(s)表示，这里的 jump 表示忽略的意思，忽略了禁止让他通行的灯。

 

释义：

to pass through an intersection while the traffic light is signaling "stop" 

当交通灯发出停止信号时仍通过十字路口

例句：

Security camera footage shows that the car was struck by the train after jumping the lights.

监控录像显示，该车是在闯红灯后被火车撞到的。

还有一个说法 jaywalk 乱穿马路

例句：

My sister got a ticket because of jaywalking— crossing the road without heeding the oncoming traffic.

我姐姐收到一张罚款单，原因是她没留意迎面交通情况，乱过马路。

 

don't break the traffic lights

 

"Don't break the traffic lights" is a common road safety instruction reminding drivers and pedestrians to obey traffic signals. In practical terms, it means:

 

- When the traffic light is red, vehicles must stop before the stop line (or pedestrian crossing if there is no stop line), and must not proceed until the signal turns green.

- Yellow (amber) light generally indicates that the signal is about to turn red; drivers should prepare to stop unless they cannot safely do so without crossing the intersection.

- Green light allows vehicles and pedestrians to proceed, provided it is safe to do so and they have right of way.

 

For pedestrians:

- At a red pedestrian signal, they should not start crossing the road and should wait on the sidewalk or at the designated waiting area.

- When the green "walking man" appears, it is safe to cross, but they still need to be cautious and look out for turning vehicles.

- A flashing red hand usually signifies that the walk phase is ending, and pedestrians should not begin crossing if they won't make it across before the signal changes.

 

Breaking traffic lights, also known as running a red light, is a serious traffic violation that can result in fines, penalties, and potentially cause accidents, injuries, or fatalities. It is essential for everyone to adhere to traffic light signals to ensure the safety of all road users.