Add User-Reported Ticket Zones to Highlight Unfair or High-Risk Enforcement Areas
I would like to request a new feature in Waze that allows users to report when and where they have received traffic tickets or Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). These reports could be anonymously submitted and aggregated to highlight specific streets or intersections where a disproportionately high number of tickets are being issued - especially in cases where enforcement seems excessive, unfair, or unclear to drivers.
This feature would empower drivers to be more cautious in problematic areas, while also providing transparency and potential accountability where local councils or authorities may be using enforcement as a revenue-generating tool rather than for safety or traffic flow.
Use Case Example:
According to publicly available data, Waltham Forest Council handed out 158,440 closed PCNs in one year alone, resulting in £6,337,600 in revenue. Many of these tickets are concentrated in specific areas where signage, rules, or road layouts may not be clear. Drivers who are unfamiliar with these traps are often unfairly penalized.
By allowing Waze users to log the date, time, and location of received tickets, the app could identify patterns and alert other drivers in real time or during route planning. A visual heatmap or subtle warning (“High ticketing zone”) could be shown, helping users drive more carefully in those areas.
This in the future can also be used for cases against boroughs.