When you enter a tunnel, and the Waze app senses this, it will put another icon on the screen, such as a red triangle with an exclamation mark, the same as your vehicles hazard light button.

If you get into trouble, you tap this button, and it brings up a screen that gives the tunnel operator's name and phone number (button), along with the direction of travel and exact location, e.g., nearest road marker on the wall. This information would be critical for quickly getting CCTV vision, lane closure lights, and dispatch of tow trucks.

It could also tell you to put your hazard lights on, call the operator, and the specific tunnel safety information supplied by the operator.

The icon could appear or get more prominent (larger) and beep (voice) when your vehicle comes to a standstill in the tunnel to stand out to the driver, who might be starting to panic.

If no Waze beacons are installed in the tunnel, pressing the button will give the Operator's name, number, and direction of travel from the last GPS signal.

Additional Feature

If you need to evacuate during an emergency, press an evacuate button. If the operator has inputted this information into the app, it could guide you to the nearest emergency door or fire extinguisher. Waze beacons could also be placed in emergency stairwells and other locations to provide more information.