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Audible Police Alerts
I would love for WAZE to audibly alert me to a police sighting posted for the opposite direction I am driving. Right now, it only alerts me (audibly) if the police post is on my side of the road. Since I travel on 2-lane roads a lot, it would help if I could be (audibly) alerted to a police post on either side of the road, since most police can easily stop a car going either direction. The audible could say "Police ahead on the left" or "Police ahead on the right."
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Display
Display the different towns you're in while taking a trip.
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Spedoometer
Good evening.
I would like to mention that, as many other
Waze users have noted, the speedometer-particularly on the car's display-is small and inconvenient to read quickly.
Therefore, I would like to suggest improving this aspect.
Sincerely,
Javier Garcia.2 votes -
Headlight reminder on sunset
In Brazil, drivers must turn on their headlights between sunset and sunrise (Brazilian Traffic Code, Article 40, I, a, and Annex I).
When th theme is set to Auto, Waze automatically switches to dark mode at sunset, so we know it knows the sun's schedule for the driver's location.
Waze already sends a reminder to turn on headlights on specific road segments that require them.
I suggest that Waze also remind drivers to turn on their headlights at sunset. Drivers should have the option to turn this notification off in the Waze settings.
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CDL Subscription
Create a version for truck drivers, even if it has to be subscription based due to cost to set up. I know I would gladly pay $3 a month to have access to roads that do not allow trucks or tractor trailers, and I'm sure other truck drivers would as well.
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Add a Quick Emergency Search Icon for Nearby Hospitals and Defibrillators (AED)
The Idea:I would like to suggest adding a dedicated, prominent "Emergency Medical" icon on the main navigation screen or within the quick search menu. Tapping this icon would instantly display the fastest routes to the nearest Emergency Rooms (Hospitals) and public Defibrillators (AED locations) relative to the driver's current position, without needing to type anything.Why it's important:During a medical emergency while driving (e.g., a passenger experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or severe trauma), every single second counts.Drivers under extreme stress often struggle to type text or search through regular category menus.Quick access to a public defibrillator (AED) can save lives before medical services arrive.Precedent exists: Waze has already successfully implemented a similar crisis-response feature by adding a dedicated search icon for public bomb shelters. Expanding this framework to include medical emergencies is a natural and highly impactful next step for community safety.How it should work:A small, recognizable emergency icon (such as a medical shield or a heart-AED symbol) could be placed alongside or in the same manner as the current Shelter Search Icon.Clicking it would bypass the standard search keyboard and immediately show a split list or map pins of:Nearest Hospitals with Emergency Departments.Nearest publicly accessible automated external defibrillators (AEDs).The user can start navigating with a single tap.
The Idea:I would like to suggest adding a dedicated, prominent "Emergency Medical" icon on the main navigation screen or within the quick search menu. Tapping this icon would instantly display the fastest routes to the nearest Emergency Rooms (Hospitals) and public Defibrillators (AED locations) relative to the driver's current position, without needing to type anything.Why it's important:During a medical emergency while driving (e.g., a passenger experiencing sudden cardiac arrest or severe trauma), every single second counts.Drivers under extreme stress often struggle to type text or search through regular category menus.Quick access to a public defibrillator (AED) can save lives before…
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Waze waits for confirmation to start drive when drive started with Siri
I've always initiated a drive using Siri on my iPhone 16 Pro. For example, I would say "Siri, Drive Home". And it would start the route automatically. However lately, I've noticed a dialog box pops up with a GO NOW button that waits for me to press it. It does not automatically start after a short period of time. I am driving a Mazda CX-5 and this is rather annoying. The touch screen disables when I drive. And I have to fiddle around with the switch to move to the GO NOW button to select it. Don't you think this is a safety issue??? Please put it back to what it was.
I've always initiated a drive using Siri on my iPhone 16 Pro. For example, I would say "Siri, Drive Home". And it would start the route automatically. However lately, I've noticed a dialog box pops up with a GO NOW button that waits for me to press it. It does not automatically start after a short period of time. I am driving a Mazda CX-5 and this is rather annoying. The touch screen disables when I drive. And I have to fiddle around with the switch to move to the GO NOW button to select it. Don't you think this…
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Waze Truck Mode – A Reliable Navigation System for Professional Drivers
Waze is an amazing application, and in my opinion, one of the best navigation apps available. But what makes Waze different from other navigation applications is not only the navigation itself — it is the community behind it.
Waze is constantly improved by its users and map editors. When there is an error or an outdated piece of information on the map, it can be reported, corrected and updated by the community. This is one of the main reasons why Waze can be so reliable for passenger cars.
As a professional truck driver, however, I have noticed that there is currently no navigation application or GPS for heavy goods vehicles that can offer the same combination of reliability, real-time information and community-driven map updates.
The problem is that truck navigation systems can contain outdated or incorrect information. For example, a road may be incorrectly marked as prohibited for heavy goods vehicles when it is actually allowed — or the opposite. There can also be incorrect information about bridge or tunnel height restrictions. A GPS may indicate that a bridge has a 4.00 m clearance, only for the driver to arrive there and discover that the actual limit is 3.70 m.
For a passenger car, an incorrect route is usually just an inconvenience. For a 40-ton truck, it can become a serious problem.
A truck driver cannot simply make a U-turn, reverse for several hundred metres, or easily take a small alternative road. We need reliable information before reaching these situations.
What I would like to see in Waze
I would therefore like to renew the request for a dedicated Heavy Vehicle / Truck mode in Waze.
- A dedicated Heavy Vehicle profile
Similar to the existing motorcycle profile, Waze could introduce a Truck / Heavy Vehicle profile.
The driver could enter the characteristics of their vehicle, such as:
Maximum height
Maximum width
Vehicle length
Gross vehicle weight
Number of axles
Potentially ADR / hazardous materials informationWaze could then calculate routes according to these characteristics.
- More heavy-vehicle information for map editors
Waze map editors could also have additional tools specifically for heavy vehicles.
For example, editors could specify:
Heavy vehicle speed limits, in addition to the standard speed limit
Weight restrictions, such as roads prohibited above 3.5 t, 7.5 t, 12 t, etc.
Height restrictions
Width restrictions
Length restrictions
Bridge and tunnel clearance
Other restrictions specifically affecting heavy vehiclesThis information could then be used by Waze when calculating a truck route.
- The biggest advantage: the Waze community
The biggest reason I believe Waze could be exceptionally good for trucks is precisely because of its community.
If a bridge clearance is incorrect, a weight restriction has changed, a road has become prohibited for trucks, or a restriction has been removed, Waze editors could update the information.
This would combine something that currently does not really exist in one application:
professional truck navigation + Waze's community-driven map + real-time traffic information.
That could make Waze an extremely powerful tool for professional drivers.
I know that dedicated truck navigation systems already exist, but their biggest weakness is often the accuracy and speed at which road restrictions and other information are updated. Waze already has a huge community capable of identifying and correcting problems.
I am not asking Waze to simply add a "truck" button.
I am asking for a complete Heavy Vehicle navigation system built on the strengths that already make Waze one of the best navigation applications for cars.
For professional drivers, accurate information is not just a convenience. It can make the difference between a normal delivery and being stuck in front of a bridge, in a narrow street, or on a road where a 40-ton truck simply cannot turn around.
I sincerely hope Waze will consider giving professional drivers the same level of community-powered navigation that car drivers already enjoy.
Waze is an amazing application, and in my opinion, one of the best navigation apps available. But what makes Waze different from other navigation applications is not only the navigation itself — it is the community behind it.
Waze is constantly improved by its users and map editors. When there is an error or an outdated piece of information on the map, it can be reported, corrected and updated by the community. This is one of the main reasons why Waze can be so reliable for passenger cars.
As a professional truck driver, however, I have noticed that there is…
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Add car icon for Ford Bronco and Jeep Wrangler
Create a Bronco/Wrangler style off-road SUV icon
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Railroad raters
Id like to have them implement railroad rating, it takes the average of multiple people’s opinions on how bad the railroad tracks are vs the speed limit for said tracks. And lets you know a number from 1-10 or 1-5 and you know that regardless of what the speed limit is how much you should slow down for safe vehicle crossing without destroying your vehicle coming from a firefighter who has almost launched an engine this would come in handy for emergency vehicles as well
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Inclusion de alertas siempre de radar e información de velocidad del mismo
Hola, equipo. Utilizo vuestra aplicación a diario para navegar en el coche y me gustaría sugerir dos mejoras en el sistema de alertas de radares que considero fundamentales para la seguridad al volante y evitar distracciones innecesarias.
1. Aviso sonoro siempre activo: Actualmente, la aplicación omite el aviso por voz si circulo por debajo del límite de velocidad. Esto genera inseguridad, ya que me obliga a apartar la vista de la carretera para mirar la pantalla y confirmar visualmente si efectivamente hay un radar y me lo ha detectado. Me gustaría que existiera una opción en los ajustes para forzar que el aviso sonoro salte SIEMPRE, independientemente de la velocidad a la que vaya.
2. Inclusión del límite en el aviso de voz: Sería de gran ayuda que la alerta de voz indicara exactamente a cuánto está el radar (por ejemplo: 'Atención, radar detectado, límite 90').
Dar a los usuarios el control sobre estos dos ajustes permitiría mantener la vista 100% en la carretera, mejorando enormemente la experiencia de conducción y la seguridad. Muchas gracias por tenerlo en cuenta.Hola, equipo. Utilizo vuestra aplicación a diario para navegar en el coche y me gustaría sugerir dos mejoras en el sistema de alertas de radares que considero fundamentales para la seguridad al volante y evitar distracciones innecesarias.
1. Aviso sonoro siempre activo: Actualmente, la aplicación omite el aviso por voz si circulo por debajo del límite de velocidad. Esto genera inseguridad, ya que me obliga a apartar la vista de la carretera para mirar la pantalla y confirmar visualmente si efectivamente hay un radar y me lo ha detectado. Me gustaría que existiera una opción en los ajustes para forzar…2 votes -
Alerta de voz da velocidade máxima do radar.
Sugiro complementar a informação de áudio sobre radar de velocidade, informando também a velocidade máxima deste radar, assim como acontece com o App Radarbot.
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Automatic Legal Mode
The Problem:
Traveling across European borders requires drivers to constantly adapt to different local traffic regulations. For example, in Germany, using apps with active speed camera and police alerts is strictly illegal (StVO § 23) and carries a 75 EUR fine. Currently, Waze forces users to manually dig deep into the settings to turn these features off when crossing the border, which is very easy to forget and puts international drivers at high risk of a penalty.
The Solution:
Please introduce an automatic "Legal Mode" or a geo-fenced feature that automatically disables speed camera and police warnings when entering countries where they are restricted by law. (While France has a partial workaround with "danger zones," other countries need automated compliance).
Why it matters:
Competitors like Google Maps already handle this seamlessly by dynamically disabling restricted features based on GPS location. Adding a smart compliance toggle would make Waze much safer, stress-free, and legally reliable for cross-border drivers without requiring manual configuration.The Problem:
Traveling across European borders requires drivers to constantly adapt to different local traffic regulations. For example, in Germany, using apps with active speed camera and police alerts is strictly illegal (StVO § 23) and carries a 75 EUR fine. Currently, Waze forces users to manually dig deep into the settings to turn these features off when crossing the border, which is very easy to forget and puts international drivers at high risk of a penalty.
The Solution:
Please introduce an automatic "Legal Mode" or a geo-fenced feature that automatically disables speed camera and police warnings when entering countries…2 votes -
Bring back halo brute chieftain
Bring back the brute Chieftain from the Halo franchise. “Our swords are sharp and our fangs are ready to taste battle… are yours” and “another chapter of our great story written… until next time” were some of his catch phrases. I miss the inspiration and the alpha male leadership telling me where to go
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Driver-reported street parking spot availability
Hello Waze Team,I would like to suggest a new feature that allows drivers to report when they are leaving a street parking space.How it works:When a driver stops navigating or starts their car, Waze can show a quick pop-up asking: "Are you leaving your parking spot?"If the user selects "Yes", Waze can pin a temporary green icon on the map to inform nearby drivers that a space is becoming vacant.This report would automatically disappear after a few minutes to ensure the data remains fresh and accurate.This feature would save drivers significant time, reduce traffic congestion in busy urban areas, and lower emissions caused by driving around blocks looking for parking.Thank you for considering this idea!
Hello Waze Team,I would like to suggest a new feature that allows drivers to report when they are leaving a street parking space.How it works:When a driver stops navigating or starts their car, Waze can show a quick pop-up asking: "Are you leaving your parking spot?"If the user selects "Yes", Waze can pin a temporary green icon on the map to inform nearby drivers that a space is becoming vacant.This report would automatically disappear after a few minutes to ensure the data remains fresh and accurate.This feature would save drivers significant time, reduce traffic congestion in busy urban areas, and…
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הוספת מנגנון לחסימת דרכים ומקטעים בהתאמה אישית
אפשרות להגדרת כבישים או מקטעי דרך מסוימים כרשימה שחורה ברמת המשתמש, כך שמנוע הניווט יימנע מלהתוות דרכם מסלולי נסיעה, משיקולי בטיחות או העדפה אישית.
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Pomiar prędkości
Przy wjeździe na odcinkowy pomiar prędkości proponuję bardzo interesujący feature - dodanie informacji jaka jest twoja średnia prędkość od rozpoczęcia odcinkowego pomiaru prędkości (może być to dodane np przy ikonce znajdowania się w odcinkowym pomiarze prędkości). Dzięki temu jestem w stanie płynnie dostosować średnią prędkość na tym odcinku. Byłoby to przydatne np. w sytuacji po wyprzedzeniu pojazdu, dzięki temu wiem o ile muszę zwolnić aby utrzymać średnią prawidłową prędkość
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Obs: gostaria que o Waze tivesse na opção para caminhão,com velocidade para caminhão,e lugares proibidos via não permitida para caminhão ou
Obs: gostaria que o Waze tivesse na opção para caminhão,com velocidade para caminhão,e lugares proibidos via não permitida para caminhão ou não avisasse balança posto de fiscalização essas coisas sabe .
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Przydała by się dużo większa ikonka ograniczenia prędkości. Bo jest malutka i na telefonie z oddali ciężko dopatrzeć ☺️
Przydała by się dużo większa ikonka ograniczenia prędkości. Bo jest malutka i na telefonie z oddali ciężko dopatrzeć ☺️
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Gas
I took a recent driving trip from MN to WA. The gas feature was useless. It would show stations 500 miles away or show stations I passed 30 miles ago. It should know the direction I am going and you should have a button you can push to see the prices right on the map in the direction you are going. Right now the feature does me no good. Also the reason why it should display on the map like you see in has buddy is to keep your eyes on the road and not scrolling through a list. One button you push to see gas prices right on the map and even showing you a range and distance away so you can plan it. I realize it might change but the tool the way it is was not helpful. Please make changes to this tool so it is easier to use and I can just use Waze in the future
I took a recent driving trip from MN to WA. The gas feature was useless. It would show stations 500 miles away or show stations I passed 30 miles ago. It should know the direction I am going and you should have a button you can push to see the prices right on the map in the direction you are going. Right now the feature does me no good. Also the reason why it should display on the map like you see in has buddy is to keep your eyes on the road and not scrolling through a list. One…
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