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Traffic and other TMC Events
Each TMC Event is sorted in to one of nine categories. When an Event is received, one of the following icons
will display:
Event Avoided Event Message Type Event Description
Danger
There is a dangerous situation on the route; for example,
people are on the road.
Traffic Any event that will cause a delay on a route.
Weather
Weather conditions are adversely affecting a route; for
example, there is ice on the road.
Warnings
There is a situation of which you should be aware on the
route, but it is not serious enough to be considered a
dangerous situation; for example, a minor accident has
taken place.
Forecast An event is expected to occur on a route.
Restrictions
There is a restricted flow of traffic on a route; for
example, a lane has been closed on a motorway.
Clearance A Traffic Event that has now been cleared.
Information All other events.
Roadworks Roadworks are taking place on a route.
If a Traffic or Clearance event has a recommended detour, the following icons will display:
Event Avoided Event Message Type Event Description
Traffic Detour A Traffic Event, for which a detour is recommended.
Clearance Re-route A Clearance Event, for which a re-route is recommended.
Avoided Event icons will only display on the 2D Map and 3D Map, at the Event location.