Use Waze for Real-Time Traffic and Speed Trap Alerts

The Problem

Google Maps shows traffic but misses accidents and police speed traps that just happened.

The Hack

Download Waze (free, owned by Google). Use it for daily commutes and road trips. Community reports alert you to: police, accidents, road hazards, and construction in real-time.

Why It Works

Waze's 140+ million users report road conditions in real-time. The more users, the more accurate — creating a live, crowd-sourced map of driving conditions.

Pro Tips

• Best for daily commutes — learns your routine
• Speed trap and police alerts are community-reported in real-time
• Automatically reroutes around accidents and traffic
• Also shows gas station prices along your route