Yes the Waze app is legal. Reports from other Waze users show up on the screen, and alert other Wazers to the presence of the Police, that is perfectly legal. Waze users can also report speed cameras or red light cameras with no problems, all completely legal.
Then, how do speed cameras work on Waze?
Speed cameras record the time a car enters and exits a particular area, and then calculate its average speed. To help drivers comply with speed limits and drive safely, Waze alerts you before you enter a speed camera zone. As you approach an area that has a speed camera, an alert appears on the left side of your screen.
Another thing we wanted the answer to was: how do I use Waze to detect speed cameras?
To help drivers comply with speed limits and drive safely, Waze alerts you before you enter a speed camera zone. As you approach an area that has a speed camera, an alert appears on the left side of your screen.
One of the next things we asked ourselves was how do I get speed limit alerts on Waze?
Get speed limit alerts See how fast you’re driving and know when you reach the speed limit by turning on the Speedometer. Turn on Show speedometer The speedometer appears on the map while you navigate. When you reach the maximum speed limit, the speedometer turns red and you get an alert.
If no speed is set ( 0 mph) the Wazer will always receive an audible warning. In variable speed limit areas the speed of the camera mapped in Waze should be set to the maximum permitted speed (e. g. 70mph for the M42). Gatso speed cameras are the most common speed camera type found in the UK and are rear facing, when triggered they will flash.
How do I get alerts from Waze on my iPhone?
Tap When to show to select alerts for when you reach the speed limit or when you exceed the speed limit. Turn on Play alert sound to hear a sound alert when the speed limit appears on the speedometer. Customize alerts on Carplay While Waze is displayed on your Carplay screen, follow the steps above in the Waze app on your i, and phone.
While Waze is displayed on your Carplay screen, follow the steps above in the Waze app on your i, and phone. Customize alerts on Android Auto Speedometer alerts must be customized from your phone.
Can I map CCTV cameras at level crossing in Waze?
CCTV cameras at level crossing should not be mapped in Waze. It is increasingly common for red light cameras to also enforce speed limits, as Waze does not have a dual camera type these should be mapped as a Red Light Camera with 0 mph speed set.
Where aerial photography is of good enough quality, it can be used to aid correct placement of the camera in Waze Map Editor. Truvelo cameras differ from Gatso and Peek cameras in that they are front facing, since they are Infra Red, when triggered you will NOT see any flash.