By what other name are square-shaped traffic lights located over lanes known?

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Square traffic lights (usually showing red crosses or green/yellow arrows) are technically called lane traffic lights (semáforos de carril). Their function is to apply exclusively to the lane over which they are suspended, indicating to drivers whether that specific lane is open or closed to traffic at that moment. They do not regulate right-of-way like circular lights, but rather the 'usage' of the lane. 'Pedestrian' is incorrect as those feature human silhouettes, and 'Traffic/Circulation' is too generic.

By what other name are square-shaped traffic lights located over lanes known?

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