In an effort to curb unnecessary roadside crashes and deaths, the Auto Club Group has partnered with Waze GPS to report their roadside assistance calls to drivers on the road.
According to AAA, the group responds to more than 30 million calls for roadside assistance across the country, which is one call every two seconds. Additionally, their research shows that two emergency responders are killed every month.
“Far too many deaths occur because drivers are either not paying attention or do not realize they’re approaching someone on the roadside,” said Scott VerBracken, vice president of automotive services for AAA.
With the new sharing of AAA data, drivers who use Waze or Google Maps for navigation in select states will receive an alert when they approach a AAA member and/or a AAA technician on the roadside, allowing motorists to slow down or move over as they approach the scene.
The Auto Club Group says that the apps will notify drivers when a AAA member has car trouble and requests roadside assistance. The app’s technology will pinpoint the location within Waze or Google Maps, and approaching drivers will receive an alert.
When a roadside technician arrives on location, the alert will automatically update to warn approaching drivers that an ACG service technician is ahead.
“We are excited about this technological advancement and believe it will give drivers the warning they need to move over and save the lives of our members and employees,” said VerBracken.
This GPS mapping enhancement is now active in 14 states, including Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin and parts of Indiana and Minnesota.
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