This occurs most frequently when you are in a hurry or already late to be somewhere. No matter how fast you drive or what roads you take you still get stuck by every red light.

The most frustrating thing that happens is when you are approaching an intersection with a green light and just when you think you finally will catch a break.. the light turns to a quick yellow back to red.

This can be a contributing factor to inducing road rage.
Driver: Alright last call is in 20 mins guys we can make it.

15 mins later......

Passenger 1: Ok this isn't even cool.. we seriously got every red light so far.

Passenger 2: Were officially trapped in the red light vortex.. kiss that tasty cold pitcher of beer goodbye guys...
by Chris Waltham April 19, 2011
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