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,