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Google Maps brings live traffic coverage to 13 European countries

July 16th, 2011        
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Google Maps brings live traffic coverage to 13 European countries

The next time you head out for a leisurely Sunday drive along the autobahn at speed of 300km/h, you might wanna take a minute to consult Google Maps’ live traffic feature, now available in Germany and 12 other nations across Europe.

Announced earlier this week, the new addition offers regularly updated coverage of all highways and major thoroughfares in countries like Spain, the Netherlands and Switzerland, while bringing more detailed street-level data to users in the UK.

Europe’s road warriors will also be able to use a legend to learn about traffic patterns at specific times or days of the week, making it even easier for you to micro-manage your summer getaway to the Swiss Alps.

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