The Brief
- Drivers in the new I-17 flex lanes report that lane-assist sensors and safety alarms are being triggered because vehicle software does not recognize the dotted line configurations.
- Automotive experts recommend that drivers temporarily disable lane-assist features along the 8-mile stretch, while the Arizona Department of Transportation plans to contact automakers to request software updates for the new road layout.
PHOENIX – While many drivers are welcoming the new I-17 flex lanes during the busy holiday season, the high-tech lane markings are causing an unexpected headache: constant safety alarms in newer vehicles.
Some motorists report that their cars’ lane-assist systems are triggered by the flex lane configurations, with some onboard computers incorrectly signaling that the driver is headed the wrong way or drifting out of a lane.
What they’re saying:…