# Why Some Traffic Lights In Canada Are Square And Diamond-Shaped Instead Of Round

> Red means stop, green means go, and yellow means caution. We know what these colors mean on stop lights, but what about the shapes on them? Here in the U. S.

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- **Published:** 2026-04-13
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #lights #means #canada #diamond #instead #round #shaped #square
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