Google Maps: You can now report hazards on the road just like in Waze

Google Maps introduces four new Waze-inspired road reporting options. We can now indicate the presence of dangers, among other options, in addition to traffic jams, accidents and speed cameras. The functionality is enriched on Android, but (finally) it’s coming to iOS as well.

Slowly but surely, Google Maps welcomes all of Waze’s flagship features. The app has already made it possible for several months to report accidents, traffic jams and even the presence of speed cameras. Google announced the arrival of new reporting options in an update for Android. All options are also coming to iOS.

Google Maps: reporting of danger and work zones arrives on Android and iOS

Google Maps introduces a total of four new reporting options: Working areato them strips offs, broken vehicles and dangers on the way. To report an obstacle, press the + button and select the report type. After the selection is confirmed, a sign appears on the map with the number of people who marked it.

There are now 7 reporting options in Google Maps. However, in France, the display of speed cameras is not offered due to article R413-15 of the Highway Code, which prohibits this. With these new additions, Google is further eliminating the reasons why many people still prefer Waze over Maps. Note that many other features have been enabled in Google Maps in recent months: augmented reality navigation for pedestrians, display of a speedometer or more precise voice instructions to give the visually impaired more autonomy. .

Google states that reporting of work areas, closed lanes, stationary cars on the road, and even dangerous objects will be rolled out in an update this week. note published on the website.