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1. WAZE to Catch Criminals

   First as police officer for 35 years I think waze is great and makes our job easier. The goal of every law enforcement agency is (if not shame on them) voluntary compliance with the law. If the mere presence of a police car causes motorists to communicate via waze and slow down, then our job is done without the hazards of a traffic stop!

   But my idea is for wazers to help the police get dangerous criminals off the streets. Criminals drive to and from crime scenes and are out in traffic with millions of wazers. Police officers issue Be On The Lookout (BOLO's) with the criminals personal and vehicle description over the police radio to other officers. This is a very inefficient system in the 21st century.

   Imagine if police officers and police agencies could post BOLO's on the waze app? Instead of a "vehicle stopped on shoulder" alert you get a BOLO for a child abduction, rapist, shooter or terrorist, then look around and spot the vehicle! You push a button and are immediately connected to the 911 System so you can report the criminal to the police. In most places a helicopter and swarms of police from every agency in the area will arrive in moments to apprehend the offender(s).

   Police officers depend on the public to be their eyes and ears and report criminal activity. In this day and and age it is more important than ever before for the community and the police to work together to fight crime and waze is the perfect platform to do this.

   First as police officer for 35 years I think waze is great and makes our job easier. The goal of every law enforcement agency is (if not shame on them) voluntary compliance with the law. If the mere presence of a police car causes motorists to communicate via waze and slow down, then our job is done without the hazards of a traffic stop!

   But my idea is for wazers to help the police get dangerous criminals off the streets. Criminals drive to and from crime scenes and are out in traffic with millions of wazers. Police officers issue Be… more

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2. Stop cops from reporting “no longer there”

   If a vehicle hasn’t moved for a set time (ie a cop doing a speed trap) don’t let them report “no longer there” or remove the icon. If other wazers are moving on the road, but the one cancelling reports is not, suspend the account. Especially if they are cancelling multiple reports from different wazers in the same area.

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3. PLEASE stop routing people on minor roads

   Please stop routing people on minor roads like Norwich St in Milwaukee! Our small, quiet road now has tons of traffic that it never had before (I've been here 20 years) and that it wasn't designed for, to the point that I might look into whether we can get speed bumps, especially since most of the cars are going WAY over our 25 mph speed limit. Keep people on the major roads that were designed for more traffic and that have higher speed limits, please.

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   Thanks for contacting us about reporting an error on the map. Our community of volunteer map editors handle all changes to the Waze map.

   To report a map issue in the Waze App

   To report an issue on the Waze Live Map

   To suggest an edit to the map-editing community

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4. Please add stop lights.

   Please add stop lights. They help when I'm not driving on the highway and especially when I'm driving in the city. I count how many stop lights I have so I know exactly where to turn and don't feel consistently lost.

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5. Self accident(by impact) detection and reporting automaticaly

   Some(maybe many) lives could be saved if Waze could detect accident situation with its user.

   It would listen to phone's accelerometer and after huge amplitude of indices form phone accelerometer and rapid, complete stop/non acceleration for about minute, it could ask user/driver for response.

   If driver is not responding on phones flashing/signaling/dialog on screen, then big chance that driver is in trouble and Waze could send signal of SOS to closest users and even to local administrators to check out situation. Maybe this feature could be used by local 911/112 as well. If not for immediate rescue then for locating possible victim.
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   Some(maybe many) lives could be saved if Waze could detect accident situation with its user.

   It would listen to phone's accelerometer and after huge amplitude of indices form phone accelerometer and rapid, complete stop/non acceleration for about minute, it could ask user/driver for response.

   If driver is not responding on phones flashing/signaling/dialog on screen, then big chance that driver is in trouble and Waze could send signal of SOS to closest users and even to local administrators to check out situation. Maybe this feature could be used by local 911/112 as well. If not for immediate rescue then for locating… more

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6. local law icons (like "no-turn-on-red")

   I travel a lot for work, and never know basic road rules where I'm at. So I always err on the side of caution. Things like "Can I turn right on a red?", better not.
   It would be AWESOME if I could drop a very small little overlay with icons of my choosing for (optional overlay please, with checkboxes if I want this particular feature):
   - Right-turn-on-red "green-yes / red-no / grey-unknown"
   - Passing-on-right-allowed "<same colors>"
   - etc. for other 'odd' little region specific things that I'm sure you'll get 100 suggestions

   They could even be triggered overlays by my speed. If I'm clearly on a highway/freeway it would only show those that are pertinent to the scenario (passing on right). Or if I'm at a stop at an intersection and the navigation is already aware that I want to turn right.
   ... Then of course, update your legal documents to say you aren't responsible for a ticket / etc. Same I'm sure you have for speed limits.

   I travel a lot for work, and never know basic road rules where I'm at. So I always err on the side of caution. Things like "Can I turn right on a red?", better not.
   It would be AWESOME if I could drop a very small little overlay with icons of my choosing for (optional overlay please, with checkboxes if I want this particular feature):
   - Right-turn-on-red "green-yes / red-no / grey-unknown"
   - Passing-on-right-allowed "<same colors>"
   - etc. for other 'odd' little region specific things that I'm sure you'll get 100 suggestions

   They could even be triggered overlays by my… more

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7. Distance Ruler & Break Reminder

   User Problem: When driving long distances, I want to visually see my current progress between two set break points so I can better plan rest stops and manage fatigue.
   User Story: As a driver, I want to set a break interval (e.g., every 100 or 200 km), and see a ruler or progress indicator on my navigation map that shows:

   Where I am now
   How far I’ve traveled since my last break
   How much distance remains until the next suggested break

   Feature Details:
   Setting Behavior
   Break Interval | Select from predefined (e.g. 50, 100, 200 km)
   Visual Indicator | A horizontal or vertical ruler-like bar showing trip progress and break markers
   Map Overlay Option | Optional mini-ruler overlay on live map view
   Notification Alert | Optional sound or pop-up when nearing break point (e.g., “You’ve traveled 180 km – time to plan a break”)

   How It Works (Example):
   You set a trip from Point A to Point B (500 km)

   You select: “Break every 200 km”

   The app draws a ruler with segments: 0 → 200 → 400 → 500 km

   Your current location appears as a moving marker along this ruler

   When you pass 200 km, a gentle alert reminds you to consider stopping

   Benefits:
   Helps manage fatigue during long trips

   Reduces guesswork for break timing

   Encourages safe driving habits

   Useful for families, truck drivers, and road trippers

   User Problem: When driving long distances, I want to visually see my current progress between two set break points so I can better plan rest stops and manage fatigue.
   User Story: As a driver, I want to set a break interval (e.g., every 100 or 200 km), and see a ruler or progress indicator on my navigation map that shows:

   Where I am now
   How far I’ve traveled since my last break
   How much distance remains until the next suggested break

   Feature Details:
   Setting Behavior
   Break Interval | Select from predefined (e.g. 50, 100, 200 km)
   Visual Indicator | A… more

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8. Optional "Why this destination" so user can add brief voice note that plays when arriving

   This should by for optional use and provide the user the option to voice record a brief 30 sec to 1 minute message for why they are traveling to a destination. Examples: Sales rep visiting a location could set s voice prompt that plays upon arrival with their message playback like: who the receptionist is, where they were recommended to park, who they will be meeting with etc..., Example 2: Taking kids to a birthday party message could be left to remind driver of the parents' names, special instructions or reminders. Example 3: running a number of stops and being able to be reminded upon arriving "Don;t forget the prescription" or some other task that can be sometimes overlooked. I believe this is a feature that can be easily incorporated into the app with minimal impact to the current functionality but could be very helpful to those on the go or those that experience senior moments from time to time. Technology that doesn't just tell you where to go but that can also tell you why you are going there. This idea can make for a funny meme, but I think it can make for a better app. I love using Waze and only want it to be better. Thank you for your consideration.

   This should by for optional use and provide the user the option to voice record a brief 30 sec to 1 minute message for why they are traveling to a destination. Examples: Sales rep visiting a location could set s voice prompt that plays upon arrival with their message playback like: who the receptionist is, where they were recommended to park, who they will be meeting with etc..., Example 2: Taking kids to a birthday party message could be left to remind driver of the parents' names, special instructions or reminders. Example 3: running a number of stops and being… more

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9. how do you stop waze from anticipating your next destination?

   how do you stop waze from anticipating your next destination?

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   Thanks for reaching out. Please note this platform is dedicated to ideas and suggestions for the Waze app. If your idea is for a Community platform like the Waze Map Editor, please submit it through the Community forum. If you need help using Waze, please click here to reach the "Waze support" page.

10. Speed alert has stopped working in Android Auto

    Ever since the latest AA UI redesign, I have noticed that the "speed alert" feature has stopped working. I have not tested without AA, so I cannot say if this is specific to that or a general problem.

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11. Add stop for RV resorts and campgrounds. Partner with Good Sam to make it happen.
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12. Add vertical slide feature (navigate / traffic report like)

    There are already 2 slide options.
    1- If you click the Menu button and slide from left-right you activate the 'Navigate' command
    2- If you click the Report button and slide from right-left you activate the 'Traffic report' command

    What if you implement more 2 slide options, but now vertical (up-down) ?
    The actions could be customized by the Wazers or assign a fixed command, for example

    3- If you click the Menu button and slide from down-up you activate the 'Add a stop' command
    4- If you click the Report button and slide from right-left you activate the 'Checkin (Foursquare)' command

    There are already 2 slide options.
    1- If you click the Menu button and slide from left-right you activate the 'Navigate' command
    2- If you click the Report button and slide from right-left you activate the 'Traffic report' command

    What if you implement more 2 slide options, but now vertical (up-down) ?
    The actions could be customized by the Wazers or assign a fixed command, for example

    3- If you click the Menu button and slide from down-up you activate the 'Add a stop' command
    4- If you click the Report button and slide from right-left you activate the 'Checkin… more

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13. Ask users if they are stopping for gas

    When unexpectedly exiting the highway, ask users if they are stopping for gas. This would eliminate annoying and distracting rerouting, and direct users to the nearest gas station. 99% of the time, I got off the highway for a reason and don’t immediately want to be directed back on.

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14. Route optimization for manual transmission vehicles (minimize stop-n-go routing)

    Allow a user setting for vehicle transmission type. Selecting a "manual transmission" setting would alter the routing engine logic to choose an equal duration or marginally slower route with less stop-n-go traffic (therefore less shifting and holding a manual clutch). Based on traffic speeds and stop signs/lights, routes could be optimized to minimize coming to a complete stop repeatedly.

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15. 'Plan a Delivery'

    I'm a fast food delivery driver who uses Waze to get around it would be nice to have next to recent, saved places & plan a drive a plan a delivery option where you can quickly add multiple destinations similar to add a stop apart from you can add more than one and it automatically does the nearest locations first, obviously this isn't useful for people not working in delivery so I'd suggest hiding the option by default and have a delivery driver setting to reveal it

    Also a must have for delivery drivers is to show the postcode of the place you're going to. Sometimes the delivery receipts don't show the area only the street, house number and post code. This way I can quickly confirm it's the right place without having to also type a post code each time

    I'm a fast food delivery driver who uses Waze to get around it would be nice to have next to recent, saved places & plan a drive a plan a delivery option where you can quickly add multiple destinations similar to add a stop apart from you can add more than one and it automatically does the nearest locations first, obviously this isn't useful for people not working in delivery so I'd suggest hiding the option by default and have a delivery driver setting to reveal it

    Also a must have for delivery drivers is to show the postcode of… more

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16. Universal 2nd Factor Authentication (U2F, MFA)

    Waze should introduce support for Universal 2nd Factor authentication via authentication app (not SMS) to ensure user data (especially location data) is as secure as possible. More info on support for U2F, 2FA, and USB dongles can be found here:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_2nd_Factor
    https://authy.com/what-is-2fa/
    https://securityintelligence.com/two-factor-authentication-a-little-goes-a-long-way/
    https://www.wired.com/2016/06/hey-stop-using-texts-two-factor-authentication/

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17. Proximity routing for Home/Work

    Many people use waze on a daily basis as a way to avoid traffic. We know how to get home or to work, and sometimes our work places have multiple entrances. These entrances don't always trigger waze that you have arrived, so even once I'm in the building, suddenly I hear waze trying to route me through the office hallways from my pocket.....

    A new feature called "proximity routing" that the user can enable for their "home/work" locations would take care of this problem. Once the driver gets close, waze would indicate you have arrived and go into sleep mode. Alternatively, the sleep could be delayed until the external power source is removed, and thus waze can use that to mark where you parked.

    I say home/work as the application of the feature as they are the most common usages, but there's nothing stopping the addition of a per-destination setting for favorite locations or when putting in a route to enable "proximity routing" for that trip.

    Many people use waze on a daily basis as a way to avoid traffic. We know how to get home or to work, and sometimes our work places have multiple entrances. These entrances don't always trigger waze that you have arrived, so even once I'm in the building, suddenly I hear waze trying to route me through the office hallways from my pocket.....

    A new feature called "proximity routing" that the user can enable for their "home/work" locations would take care of this problem. Once the driver gets close, waze would indicate you have arrived and go into sleep mode.… more

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18. Carplay - ability to pause or stop direction notifications

    Waze repeatedly displays notifications when the Carplay display is set to another app. The way they continually pop up interferes with operation of anything else in the Carplay UI

    Ex.: I'm sitting at a light where Waze indicates a left turn. While I wait on the light I go to Spotify to queue up a different album. While doing this Waze will repeatedly interrupt by displaying "left turn 0 feet" or similar notifications with no way to stop them.

    This behavior is really obnoxious and there should either be a way to permanently stop any particular notification or cap how many times they're displayed

    Waze repeatedly displays notifications when the Carplay display is set to another app. The way they continually pop up interferes with operation of anything else in the Carplay UI

    Ex.: I'm sitting at a light where Waze indicates a left turn. While I wait on the light I go to Spotify to queue up a different album. While doing this Waze will repeatedly interrupt by displaying "left turn 0 feet" or similar notifications with no way to stop them.

    This behavior is really obnoxious and there should either be a way to permanently stop any particular notification or cap how… more

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19. Waze stopped working

    After Android Auto automatcally updated to version 9.3.6314 Waze 4.93.1.0 stopped working. Only gives an error message: Android Auto requires a newer version of Android Auto. The only way was to downgade Android Auto. Samsung S10+, Android 11

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20. Always take me to a stop light on extremely busy streets
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