Dutch ambulances warn road users proactively

Every second counts during an emergency response. Through the nationwide Urban Data Access Platform (UDAP), Dutch ambulances can now proactively warn connected road users before they see or hear an approaching emergency vehicle. By securely exchanging real-time data between emergency vehicles, transportation agencies and connected mobility services, this deployment improves road safety while helping emergency services reach their destination faster.

Research by the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management showed that 65% of Dutch drivers have difficulty reacting to approaching emergency vehicles in time. Traditional lights and sirens remain essential, but drivers often notice them too late or are unsure how to respond.

To address this challenge, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, Monotch and ecosystem partners implemented Emergency Vehicle Alert (EVA) using the TLEX® Traffic Live Exchange Platform as part of the nationwide UDAP deployment.

Through integrations with major vehicle manufacturers, navigation providers and mobility applications—including Kia, Hyundai, TomTom and Flitsmeister—proactive in-vehicle warnings can reach millions of connected road users, enabling earlier, safer and more predictable responses to approaching emergency vehicles.

“With the help of our partners, we can warn drivers in real time of approaching emergency services, allowing them to respond adequately and clear the road.”
Erik Vrijens
Program Manager Smart Mobility, Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

Download the free case study to discover how Emergency Vehicle Alert was deployed at national scale through UDAP and TLEX, how transportation agencies and ecosystem partners collaborate, and what other agencies can learn from this proven implementation.