box junction
(originally, UK) A junction designed to prevent congestion and gridlock.
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(originally, UK) A junction designed to prevent congestion and gridlock. Vehicles may only enter the box-shaped area (usually marked with crossing diagonal lines) if their exit from the junction is clear, or in some cases if they intend to make a turn.
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