I've been using Waze for at least tour years now, and I've really enjoyed the app, its features, and all the improvements and updates it has received over the years. I appreciate the work that goes into making Waze such a useful navigation tool, and I have just one feature request that I think would make it even better.
Would it be possible to add a customizable distance setting for spoken alerts about reported items along the route?
For example, when someone reports police ahead, I believe the voice alert currently happens at roughly half a mile away. I would love the option to customize how far in advance these alerts are announced, ideally with a selectable range from 0.5 miles up to 2 miles, including the option to receive alerts 1 mile in advance.
This would be especially helpful when driving at highway speeds, as having more advance notice of reported police, hazards, stopped vehicles, or other road conditions would give drivers more time to react safely and adjust their driving accordingly.
I understand that the current alert distance may be designed to work best for most drivers, but having the ability to personalize it would be a fantastic addition for those who prefer more advance warning.

Enable specifying the distance ahead the app issues an audible alert. Allow the user to specify by distance or time. Police is the obvious one, but having to slam on my brakes because of a quick slow down and only then receiving the alert for flooded lanes is less than helpful. Even if it’s not variable by user or by type, have alerts issued at least 1 mile ahead, not 1/4 to 1/3 as is currently defaulted. The whole point is to prevent surprises, but it is not currently achieving that intent consistently.

*sooner

Today it didn't alert me until I already made the turn... Good thing I was watching the map! Navigation alerts need to happen dinner than 200 feet on the highway.