HERE Road Alerts Enables Euro NCAP Road Hazard Scoring Support

HERE Road Alerts Supports Euro NCAP Safety Requirements

HERE Road Alerts has officially fulfilled the requirements defined by Data for Road Safety (DFRS) to support Euro New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) scoring for real-time road hazard information. The service from HERE Technologies enables automakers to use verified hazard data inputs for safety assessment functions, helping improve vehicle awareness and support advanced driver assistance capabilities. The announcement highlights the increasing importance of connected vehicle data in meeting evolving automotive safety evaluation standards.

HERE Road Alerts directly delivers real-time information on road hazards including accidents, roadworks, slippery roads and reduced visibility conditions. These inputs support Speed Assist and Safety Assist scoring categories under Euro NCAP evaluation criteria. The cloud-based service aggregates information from vehicle sensors, traffic feeds and additional data sources to provide automakers with timely road condition updates that can enhance safety-related vehicle functions and help qualify for up to 1.35 Euro NCAP points.

Vehicle Data Contribution Support Through DFRS Ecosystem

In addition to providing hazard information, HERE Road Alerts can support automakers in fulfilling data contribution requirements associated with Euro NCAP eligibility. Through the HERE Professional Services team, the company can assist with implementation, hosting and maintenance of vehicle-generated road hazard data delivery into the Data for Road Safety (DFRS) ecosystem. This approach enables manufacturers to participate more effectively in connected safety initiatives while supporting broader road safety improvements through shared mobility data.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of HERE Road Alerts in Euro NCAP scoring?
HERE Road Alerts helps automakers provide real-time road hazard information required for Euro NCAP scoring by delivering safety-related data from connected vehicle sources and external feeds. The service supports Speed Assist and Safety Assist assessments by supplying information about accidents, roadworks, slippery roads and reduced visibility conditions. It also helps manufacturers meet DFRS data contribution requirements through implementation, hosting and maintenance support for vehicle-generated hazard data delivery into the ecosystem.