Waze is one of the simplest GPS applications that exists and that is why so many users are encouraged to turn it into their instructor on the roads, paths and highways, although among such simplicity, several symbols appear in Waze that confuse more than one person. To prevent you from being alerted unnecessarily, we are going to show you in this guide, What does each of the icons in the Waze application mean?both on mobile phones and in the car.
In some situations, when we want to send a warning to other drivers we find ourselves in doubt about the icons, because marking a yellow sign with an exclamation is not the same as marking it on a row of cars. If we really want to help all the people like us who are connected to Waze, we have to know correctly alert about incidents on the road. If you have not tried Waze yet, I recommend that you install it and try it, it is compatible with Android Auto and Apple Car, it will help you a lot to avoid traffic jams and other problems that no one wants to encounter while driving.
The meaning of all Waze icons
Since the Waze application began to become popular in Spain, many users have decided to use it to save time and surprises when traveling, however, one of the biggest headaches users encounter precisely when trying to help others, because the Waze icons in the ads are not entirely clear. Without these points on the map shared by those behind the wheel or, failing that, the co-drivers, it would be impossible to recommend this application, which is what it is thanks to the people who share the state of the roads in Spain and around the planet.
Although with the latest updates Waze has tried to simplify the Waze icons and has even added some small texts to make tasks easier for all the people who share them, it is still a complete chaos for those of us who look at the route before traveling. We find ourselves with continued doubts about what each notice means. This is why it is so important that you keep the following list, where we detail and simplify each of the emoticons on the Waze map:
- Cars in line: There is a retention at that point on the map without clarifying the reason.
- Police officer: There is a police checkpoint or police presence in that area.
- Cars colliding: An accident has occurred, there may be remains of cars and/or specific traffic jams.
- Yellow danger sign: Unknown reason why we should pay even more attention on the road.
- Thunder cloud: Adverse weather phenomena that make driving difficult, for example; snow, rain or hail.
- Orange cone: For some reason there are cones or special signage on the road, which can cause lanes or the shoulder to be reduced.
- Map with danger sign: Notice that is sent to Waze to alert of an error on the map, either because a street is prohibited, because it is pedestrian or other errors.
- White and red fence: The road, street or thoroughfare in general is completely closed and access is prevented.
- Gas station pump: Icon that allows you to update the price of gas stations.
- Emergency float: Notice to request help from other Waze colleagues or to alert emergency services.
- Message in green: Allows you to access the chat to share a message with those you pass by using Waze.
- Purple chamber: Tapping this button activates the mobile camera and allows you to share the image with different Google services to show the status of the road.
What each color means on Waze streets and roads
Another of the most important indicators that we can find when consulting a route in Waze, in addition to when we are driving, is in the colors of the streets. We can even meet 3 different styles of lines on Waze roadswe explain their meanings:
Dashed red line: this means that the area is pedestrian and although in some cases access with some vehicles can be allowed, it is not the best option. You can also indicate a step restricted to a specific type of user.
Red line: street with significant traffic jams, which can cause major traffic jams.
Orange line: street with small traffic jams, which can cause small traffic jams.