rat runner

Noun

A motorist who drives through residential streets to avoid traffic congestion on the main roads.

Japanese Meaning

主要道路の渋滞を避けるために、住宅街を走行する運転者

The rat runner cut through the quiet residential streets to avoid the heavy traffic on the main road.

幹線道路の渋滞を避けるために住宅街を通り抜ける運転手は、静かな住宅地を抜け道にして走り抜けた。

Sense（1）

A motorist who drives through residential streets to avoid traffic congestion on the main roads.

rat runners

（ plural ）