ORLANDO, Fla. — Some drivers will start to receive a new alert feature on their phones thanks to AAA.
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The auto club is working with Google with the hope of preventing unnecessary roadside crashes.
Drivers who use Google Maps or Waze will receive an alert if there is a broken-down vehicle ahead.
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Technicians for AAA say this is needed as we get closer to the Christmas travel season.
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This alert feature is available to all drivers in Florida and 13 other states.
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