The Illinois State Police is teaming up with Google to make roads safer by integrating real-time alerts into popular GPS apps like Google Maps and Waze.
The Illinois State Police is teaming up with Google to make roads safer by integrating real-time alerts into popular GPS apps like Google Maps and Waze.This new technology will notify drivers when state troopers are pulled over, allowing them to slow down and change lanes well in advance.Governor JB Pritzker announced the initiative in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology and Google Public Sector.
"ISP can now generate messages through Waze notifying drivers about an upcoming crash or maintenance issue and reminding them to move over or slow down," said Governor Pritzker. "This technology integrates seamlessly with apps that drivers are already using, giving straightforward alerts to adjust motorist behavior.
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