Google Maps will now let users share the locations of police speed traps, similar to apps like Waze

Getty ImagesGoogle Maps is rolling out a new feature that will let users with any type of smartphone easily report the location of police speed traps, which will be visible to other drivers.The feature resembles apps like Waze, which have been harshly criticized by police organizations in the past for giving people a tool to easily track cops' operations.Users will also be able to report crashes, traffic slowdowns, lane closures, and objects on the road.Android users were already able to report some of those incidents using on the Maps mobile app, but the feature is being newly rolled out for iPhone users this week.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.It will soon become much easier for Google Maps users to track the location of police, thanks to a new feature for reporting and

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