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Google Maps Adds Weather-Related Incident Reports for Safer Driving
Google Maps is adding more options to its incident-reporting feature, which will allow drivers to avoid or prepare for dangerous weather conditions. As spotted by Android Police, Maps now allows users to flag flooded roads,
Google Maps is adding this new feature for millions of drivers to make your ride safer
There will be more options to report hazards, but Google also added an update that could help millions of drivers. This improvement occurred when Google and Waze agreed to share specific data. The shared data consists of incident and hazard reports made on Waze, which appear on Google Maps with the option to confirm.
Google Maps is adding weather incident reporting
Google Maps is adding functionality that'll help folks deal with weather-related road issues while driving. This week, Android Police spotted that Google Maps added new report-types — flooded road, low visibility,
Google Maps adds reporting options for weather-related roadside hazards
Google is reportedly pushing an update for Maps on Android Auto that adds four new roadside hazards caused by the weather. The options include low visibility, unplowed road, flooded road, and object on road.
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Incident reporting in Google Maps has been around for a few years now, but was given a big overhaul in 2024. New report types were added alongside more prominent notices and, finally, support for Android Auto and CarPlay.
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