run a red light
Blow through intersection
To run a red light is to drive through an intersection after the traffic signal has turned red.
The phrase implies violation—either deliberate or through inattention: She got a ticket for running a red light.
Extended figuratively to mean ignoring a warning or proceeding when you shouldn't: He ran a red light when he ignored the doctor's advice.
Entry permit slip
- citationMention of a source
- fineAcceptable in quality
- violationBreaking of rules
- infractionMinor rule breach
summons · penalty · points · license suspension · traffic court · prosecution · offense · moving violation
Inattentive, prone to mistakes
- negligentFailing in due care
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- heedlessCareless of consequences
- foolhardyRecklessly bold
inattentive · distracted · impatient · tailgating · speeding · disregard · rash · risky
Forceful contact between objects
- crashSudden violent impact
- accidentUnintended harmful event
- t-boneStrike vehicle perpendicularly
- head-onDirectly facing forward
fatality · injury · whiplash · trauma · pedestrian · crosswalk · intersection · impact
Serious sudden danger
- rushingRapid forward movement
- lateNot on time
- deadlineTime limit for completion
- hurriedDone too quickly
desperate · shortcut · impatient · split-second · misjudgment · hesitation · pressing · racing
ticket
Entry permit slip
infraction · summons · penalty · points · license suspension · traffic court · prosecution · offense · moving violation · traffic stop
careless
Inattentive, prone to mistakes
- negligentFailing in due care
- irresponsibleLacking sense of duty
- heedlessCareless of consequences
foolhardy · inattentive · distracted · impatient · tailgating · speeding · disregard · rash · risky · road rage
collision
Forceful contact between objects
head-on · fatality · injury · whiplash · trauma · pedestrian · crosswalk · intersection · impact · sideswipe
emergency
Serious sudden danger
hurried · desperate · shortcut · impatient · split-second · misjudgment · hesitation · pressing · racing · time-sensitive
run a red lightcome to a complete stop
run a red lighterr on the side of caution
Prefer safety over risk
play it safe · take one's time · slow down · wait your turn · look both ways
running, runner, runners, redden, reddish, redness, redder, reddest, light