Waze is updating its traffic light features, but it's not available to everyone just yet.

      A helpful feature from Google Maps and Apple Maps is gradually being introduced in Waze.

      Waze has begun incorporating traffic light displays into its navigation system, but this update is not being rolled out to all users simultaneously. For those who use Waze daily, the new traffic light feature is a beneficial and much-needed enhancement.

      This update aligns Waze more closely with Google Maps and Apple Maps, which already offer similar road information. Although it’s a minor visual update, it can significantly assist drivers on lengthy routes, as knowing about the next signal influences how soon they might need to decelerate, switch lanes, or get ready for a turn.

      The rollout remains inconsistent among users. Some drivers have recently spotted the icons, while others still do not have access, despite Waze having tested this change months ago.

      How the icons assist drivers

      Traffic signals provide valuable context for upcoming intersections. This advance warning can be particularly advantageous when a light is positioned far down a straight path, just after a bend, or near a turn.

      Waze has always heavily relied on crowd-sourced information, routing, and alerts from fellow users. The inclusion of traffic light icons meets a different requirement by indicating a fixed aspect of the road ahead, rather than merely reflecting changing conditions along the route.

      Who gets access to traffic lights first

      The availability of this feature remains somewhat unclear. Waze traffic lights appear to be expanding beyond initial testing, but access differs among users.

      Small traffic light icons are now showing up for some drivers along routes in the US, suggesting a live rollout is occurring rather than just private testing. Waze has not announced when full access will be available, so an app update may not immediately enable this view for everyone.

      When others should check for the feature

      For the time being, users should try Waze during their regular drives and avoid thinking something is malfunctioning if traffic lights don’t show up. The feature seems to be linked to a gradual server-side rollout, rather than solely depending on the version of the app that is installed on the phone.

      Waze appears to be making progress, but it has yet to provide a timeline for wider availability. The next step is to keep the app updated and remain attentive for the icons during routine navigation.

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