🚦️ Vertical traffic light emoji

A vertical traffic light used to control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at intersections and roadways. These signal devices display red, yellow, and green lights in a vertical arrangement to regulate traffic flow and ensure safe, orderly transportation.

Traffic lights are essential infrastructure for traffic management, providing clear signals for when to stop, prepare to stop, or proceed. They represent organized transportation systems, road safety, and the infrastructure that enables efficient urban mobility.

Related to 🚥 Horizontal traffic light for horizontal orientation and other traffic infrastructure like 🛑 Stop sign. Essential for intersection safety and traffic flow management.

Could also be called Traffic signal, stop light or traffic control emoji.

Other meanings

Traffic control, intersection management, road safety, urban infrastructure

Example Usage

We waited for the vertical traffic light 🚦 to turn green before crossing

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Visual description

A vertical traffic signal showing three circular lights (red, yellow, green) arranged one above the other.

⚠️ Emoji appearance varies by platform.