jump the light(s)

To pass through an intersection while the traffic light is signaling "stop." Security camera footage shows that the car was struck by the train after jumping the lights.

jump the ˈlights

(informal) drive on when the traffic lights are red: A policeman stopped us for jumping the lights.

See also: jump, lights

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See also:

jump the lights
amber gambler
gambler
gamblers
make the light
yield
yield (the) right of way
yielding
speed through
proceed from

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