HERE Road Alerts supports higher Euro NCAP safety ratings with real-time hazard intelligence
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Amsterdam – HERE Technologies, the world’s leading mapping and location data company, today announced that its HERE Road Alerts service now formally fulfills the requirements defined by Data for Road Safety (DFRS) to support Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) scoring for real-time road hazard information. This milestone enables automakers using HERE Road Alerts to qualify for up to 1.35 Euro NCAP points, depending on implemented use cases and system capabilities. Enabling higher safety scores through compliant hazard alerts With the latest Euro NCAP protocols placing increased emphasis on advanced Speed Assist Systems, vehicles are rewarded for their ability to receive local hazard information and inform drivers about these hazards through connected services. HERE Road Alerts directly addresses these requirements by delivering real-time information on hazards such as accidents, roadworks, slippery roads and reduced visibility as key inputs for Speed Assist and Safety Assist scoring. Driving both compliance and real-world safety Beyond regulatory alignment, HERE Road Alerts provides tangible safety value by enabling vehicles to anticipate and helping drivers respond to real-world driving risks. The cloud-based service aggregates data from vehicle sensors, traffic feeds and other sources, delivering timely and high-confidence alerts to support safer driving decisions. This enables: