horizontal traffic light
A traffic light with red, yellow, and green signal lights
Basic Information
- Unicode U+1F6A5
- Version Emoji 0.6
- Category travel & places
- Subcategory ground transportation
Platform Meaning
A traffic light with red, yellow, and green signal lights
Tags
Platform Meaning
- Apple： Standard horizontal traffic light displaying red, yellow, and green lights
- Google： Traffic light emoji with red, yellow, and green signals for road traffic management
- Twitter： Traffic light icon representing stop (red), caution (yellow), and go (green) signals
- Unicode： Horizontal Traffic Light; a traffic control device with red, yellow, and green lights
Detailed Introduction
The 🚥 emoji depicts a horizontal traffic light, typically featuring red, yellow, and green circular lights. It primarily symbolizes traffic regulation, indicating 'stop' (red), 'caution' (yellow), and 'go' (green). While not strongly tied to emotions, it is widely used metaphorically to represent stages of progress, decision-making, or adherence to rules. Common scenarios include discussing traffic conditions, road safety, waiting for approval, or signaling a pause/continuation in plans. It can also convey moderation, such as advising to 'proceed with caution' or 'wait for the green light' before acting.