Yep, don't trust Maps or Waze, you can get shot in Brazil if you use it blindly.
Always force it to suggest main routes, even if suggest a route with less traffic.
Always force it to suggest main routes, even if suggest a route with less traffic.
It would be helpful if Google could add a few qualifiers like "Note that this is a very steep and mostly single-lane unpaved road" or "This road leads through an unsafe neighbourhood", followed by "An alternative route would be ..."
Maybe in a few years' time.
It is not like life stops when places have an higher crime rate. Peoole still conduct business, have family outings and whatnot.
Besides the feeling of safety is totally subjective and some white neighborhoods you might consider safe as a white person might be unsafe to people of colors going there because they will be viewed under the bias of systemic racism and might be seen as a threat to people.
Incidentally, the UK government website contains specific warnings about using GPS navigation in Brazil:
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The security situation in many favelas is unpredictable. Visiting a favela can be dangerous. Avoid all favelas, including favela tours marketed to tourists and any accommodation, restaurants or bars advertised as being within a favela.
You should:
– make sure the suggested route does not take you into a favela if you’re using GPS navigation
– avoid entering unpaved, cobbled or narrow streets which may lead into a favela - tourists have been shot after accidentally entering favelas
If you’re unsure about a location, check with your hotel or the local authorities.
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https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/brazil/safety-and-s...