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Waze Begins Limited Test of Traffic-Light Icons in Israel

The early beta shows up to three signals during navigation to keep maps clear.

Overview

  • Reports from GeekTime, echoed by Tom's Guide and 9to5Google, show Waze trialing traffic-light indicators for users in Israel.
  • During active navigation, Waze limits the display to a maximum of three upcoming traffic lights to reduce visual clutter.
  • When not navigating, the app presents all nearby traffic lights around the user’s current location.
  • The test is described as very early, many intersections lack markers, and there is no confirmed timeline for a wider rollout.
  • Waze previously confirmed in May that traffic-light support was planned, and outlets note it could potentially draw on Google Maps’ existing data given shared ownership.