In a move to reduce traffic crashes and fatalities, Louisiana is offering sudden slowdown alerts and a virtual sign network to commercial drivers through Drivewyze by Fleetworthy’s Smart Roadways product.
The alerts are sent through electronic logging devices, tablets, and smartphones, and are available free of charge through Drivewyze Free, according to a news release. Louisiana is now the 23rd state to offer messaging through the Smart Roadways service and the 15th state to provide sudden slowdown alerts.
Sudden slowdown and congestion alerts are provided in partnership with Inrix, which utilizes advanced algorithms to analyze traffic patterns from millions of anonymously connected vehicles traveling over a billion miles daily in the United States. This data enables Inrix to detect and monitor traffic slowdowns in real time. That information is then delivered to Drivewyze by Fleetworthy and its Smart Roadways platform.
Drivers receive alerts such as “Sudden Slowdown Ahead” and “Congestion Ahead” two to three miles before congestion begins, giving them ample time to adjust their speed safely.
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