Person on road" to Hazard Reports (On Shoulder)
Currently, there is no specific option to report pedestrians or people walking along the side of the road. When driving on narrow suburban or rural roads that lack sidewalks, encountering people on the shoulder represents a major safety hazard.
Many users currently use the "Animal" or "Object" report as a workaround, but this is neither accurate nor clear for oncoming drivers.
Proposed Solution:
Please add a dedicated "Pedestrian" or "Person on shoulder" sub-option under the Hazard -> On shoulder reporting menu.
Why this is useful:
Safety first: It would instantly alert drivers to slow down and pay extra attention, which is especially critical during nighttime, low-visibility conditions, or on roads without sidewalks.
Accuracy: Drivers will know exactly what kind of hazard to expect (a human being rather than an object or debris), drastically improving reaction times and preventing potential accidents.
Completeness: It fills a major gap in the current roadside hazard reporting system, protecting both drivers and vulnerable pedestrians.
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HI Hi commented
Button to warn drivers of pedestrian walking or running across freeway or freeway shoulder or homeless pushing shopping carts across multiple freeway lanes. Also adult or kids on bicycles or electric scooters riding on freeways.
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Michelle
commented
People forced to walk on major highways are at great risk. Please add an option to report them as a hazard for their protection.
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G_W1Z commented
This should be under Waze suggestions, not map editor.