A proposal to introduce a new reporting category that allows users to alert others about reckless or dangerous driving in real-time, enabling nearby drivers to take precautionary measures and prevent accidents.

The Problem:
Reckless drivers (excessive speeding, weaving between lanes, aggressive tailgating) pose an immediate threat to everyone on the road. Currently, law-abiding drivers have no way of receiving an early warning about a dangerous vehicle approaching them. In many cases, this lack of awareness leads to severe accidents that could have been avoided if drivers had a few seconds to react.

Proposed Solution:
Add a new report type under the "Report" menu: "Reckless Driving."
Reporting: A simple tap to record the location and time of the incident.
Alerting Others: Drivers within a specific radius (e.g., 1–2 km ahead of the reporter on the same route) will receive a voice and visual alert: "Caution: Reckless driving reported ahead. Stay alert and keep to the right lane."

Mitigating False Reports (Quality Control):
To prevent misuse or "spam" reports, the feature can include the following safeguards:
User Trust Score: The ability to report reckless driving would be restricted to veteran users with high "Waze Points" or established credibility (e.g., Waze Warrior level and above).

Multi-User Verification: An alert will only be broadcasted to the wider community if at least two or three independent users report the same behavior within a short timeframe.

The Benefit:
Saving Lives: Giving drivers a few seconds to slow down or move to the right lane can be the difference between a collision and a "near miss."

Enhanced Safety Awareness: This aligns with Waze’s mission of "outsmarting traffic together" by adding a critical layer of proactive safety.

Data for Authorities: Aggregated data on frequent reckless driving zones can help traffic enforcement prioritize high-risk areas.

I believe this feature would be a significant step forward in making our roads safer for the entire Waze community.
Best regards,

I’m sick and tired of young inexperienced drivers making roads unsafe for ppl traveling with families.
If you want to go that fast on the interstate you are most welcome to run your car really close to a wall at the various speedways across the country. If you feel the need for speed…. Just try it out for 5 minutes against drivers who are professionals!!!