Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 11
Waze Expands Traffic Light Display After Testing Since December 2025
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 11

Waze Expands Traffic Light Display After Testing Since December 2025

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 11

Summary

  • Waze is widening access to traffic light icons in navigation after months of testing, though the feature still has not reached all users.
  • December 2025 marked the first spotted tests, and user reports suggest the display has appeared for more people over the past week or two.
  • Traffic light visibility helps drivers on long roads and brings Waze closer to Google Maps and Apple Maps, where the feature is already widely available.
  • Waze has not said when the rollout will be completed, leaving the feature in a broader but still partial release.

Insights

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