Driving with speed limitation, caravans for example.
Dear Waze Team,
First of all, thank you for an outstanding app that continues to improve travel experiences worldwide. I’d like to suggest a feature that would greatly benefit drivers who tow caravans or trailers – or who, for any reason, are legally required to drive at lower speeds than regular traffic.
Currently, Waze assumes standard vehicle behavior and speed limits. However, in many countries (such as across Europe), towing a trailer legally restricts drivers to lower speeds – often 80 km/h on highways, regardless of the posted limit. This discrepancy affects both estimated time of arrival (ETA) and route optimization, especially over long distances.
Feature proposal:
- Add a “Towing / Low Speed Mode” option in vehicle settings
- Allow users to define a personal maximum speed (e.g., 80 km/h)
- Use this limit when calculating ETA and preferred routes
- Optional: warn against routes with weight/length/height restrictions
This addition would significantly improve accuracy and safety for thousands of users who travel with caravans, trailers, or heavy loads.
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Best regards,
Per Kindwall
Waze user & supporter from Sweden
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Charbel zazi commented
Hej!
Jag skulle vilja föreslå ett släpläge i Waze.
Det viktigaste är att man enkelt kan bocka i ”Jag kör med släp” när man startar en rutt. Waze kan då automatiskt räkna med lägre hastighet och ge en mer korrekt restid.
För den som vill skulle det även kunna finnas inställningar för exempelvis:
- Typ/storlek på släp
- Maxhastighet
- Undvika vägar som är olämpliga med släpEn enkel funktion som skulle göra stor skillnad för alla som kör med släp eller husvagn.