--- source_url: "https://traffic.lecariblink.com/help.html?utm_source=openai" title: How to Use Island Traffic mirrored_at: 2026-08-10T01:06:42.076Z host: traffic.lecariblink.com cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/traffic.lecariblink.com/help.html__q__utm_source_openai" --- > **Original source:** https://traffic.lecariblink.com/help.html?utm_source=openai ๐ŸŒด ## Your Island, Your Map Island Traffic works across multiple Caribbean islands. When you open the app it automatically detects which island you're on and shows you the right map โ€” no setup needed. 1. **GPS detection** โ€” If you allow location access, the app pinpoints your island instantly and centers the map there. 2. **IP detection** โ€” If GPS is not available, your approximate location is detected from your internet connection. 3. **Manual pick** โ€” If neither method works, a simple list appears on the loading screen so you can tap your island. 4. **Remembered** โ€” Once detected, your island is saved so the app opens instantly on your next visit. ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฝ St. Maarten ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ถ Martinique ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ต Guadeloupe ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ Jamaica ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ง Barbados ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡น Trinidad ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡จ St. Lucia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ผ Curaรงao ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ผ Aruba ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ด Dom. Republic ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ท Puerto Rico ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Anguilla **๐Ÿ’ก Tip:** Each island has its own reports, gas stations, beaches, and hotspots. Data from one island never mixes with another. ๐Ÿ”ต ## Top Bar Icons The dark green bar at the top has several buttons. Here's what each one does: โ›… **Weather** Shows current weather for your island โ€” temperature, humidity, wind, rain, UV index and live radar overlays. ๐Ÿ–๏ธ **Beaches** View beach listings for your island with current sea conditions. โ›ด๏ธ **Ferries** Ferry terminal info and current service status for your island. โ›ฝ **Gas Prices** Community-reported fuel prices at gas stations on your island. ๐Ÿ“ **Center Map** Re-centers the map back to your island if you've scrolled away. **๐Ÿ’ก Tip:** The **\+ Report** button at the bottom right is how you submit a new traffic report โ€” tap it or tap anywhere on the map! ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ ## Viewing the Map When you open the app, you'll see a live map of your island with traffic reports and known hotspots. 1. **Pan & zoom** โ€” Drag to move the map. Pinch on mobile or use +/- buttons to zoom in and out. 2. **Tap a marker** โ€” Colored markers show active traffic reports. Tap any one to see details, confirm it, or mark it resolved. 3. **Smart merge** โ€” If someone already reported the same issue nearby, your report automatically confirms the existing one instead of creating a duplicate pin. **๐Ÿ’ก Tip:** The map auto-refreshes every 15 seconds so you're always seeing the latest reports. ๐Ÿ“ข ## Report a Traffic Condition See something on the road? Help the community by reporting it in seconds. 1. Tap the **\+ Report button** at the bottom of the screen, or tap directly on the map where the issue is. 2. Choose a **report type** from the options below. 3. Select a **severity level** โ€” Low, Medium, High, or Standstill. 4. Optionally add a **comment** with extra details. 5. Hit **Submit Report** โ€” your report goes live instantly! Report Types: ๐Ÿš— Traffic Jam โš ๏ธ Accident ๐Ÿšง Road Closed ๐ŸŒŠ Flooding ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Construction ๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pothole โšก Hazard ๐Ÿ’ก Power Outage ๐Ÿ„ Stray Animal **๐Ÿ’ก Tip:** Reports automatically expire after a few hours so the map always shows what's happening right now. ๐Ÿ” ## Filter by Type Use the colored chips at the top of the screen to filter the map and see only the report types you care about. 1. Scroll the **chip bar** horizontally below the top header. 2. Tap a chip like **๐Ÿš— Jams** or **๐ŸŒŠ Flooding** to show only that type. 3. Tap **All** to reset and see every report again. All ๐Ÿš— Jams โš ๏ธ Accidents ๐Ÿšง Closures ๐ŸŒŠ Flooding ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Construction ๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Potholes โšก Hazards โ›… ## Weather Island Traffic shows live weather for whichever island you're viewing โ€” automatically updated as you switch islands. 1. Tap the **weather button** in the top bar to open the weather card. 2. See the current **temperature, humidity, wind speed, rain, and UV index**. 3. Toggle **ยฐC / ยฐF** to switch temperature units. 4. Use the **map overlay buttons** at the bottom of the weather card to add layers to the map. โ˜ **Clouds** Satellite cloud coverage overlay from RainViewer โ€” shows real cloud positions. ๐ŸŒง **Rain Radar** Live precipitation radar from RainViewer โ€” shows where rain is actually falling right now. โšก **Lightning** Real-time lightning strike locations from RainViewer. ๐Ÿ’จ **Auto Alerts** A banner automatically appears at the top when heavy rain, thunderstorms, strong winds, or fog are detected. **๐Ÿ’ก Tip:** Weather data is fetched from Open-Meteo (free, no account needed) and updates every 10 minutes. Rain radar is live from RainViewer. โšก ## GPS Speed Tracker See your real-time speed while driving โ€” works best on your phone with GPS enabled. 1. Tap the **GPS crosshair button** on the left side of the map. 2. Allow **location access** when your phone asks for permission. 3. Your current speed appears in a **circular badge** โ€” green for normal, yellow for moderate, red for fast. 4. Tap the speed badge to **switch between km/h and mph**. 5. Tap the GPS button again to **stop tracking**. **๐Ÿ’ก Tip:** The speed tracker also shows your blue dot on the map so you can see yourself moving in real time. ๐ŸŽจ ## Change Map Style Switch between map styles to find the one that works best for you. 1. Find the **๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Map Style button** on the left side of the map. 2. Tap it to **cycle through** the available styles. ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Streets Transport-focused Thunderforest style ๐ŸŒฟ Outdoors Terrain and outdoor detail ๐ŸŒ™ Dark Dark mode for night driving ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Atlas Classic atlas-style map ๐Ÿ–๏ธ ## Beaches & Ferries Island Traffic includes local information beyond just traffic. 1. Tap **๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beaches** in the top bar to see beaches on your island with current sea conditions โ€” Good, Seaweed, or Rough. 2. Tap **โ›ด๏ธ Ferries** to see ferry terminals and their current status โ€” Running, Delayed, or Cancelled. 3. Tap **โ›ฝ Gas** to see community-reported fuel prices at stations on your island. **๐Ÿ’ก Tip:** All beach conditions, ferry statuses, and gas prices are reported by the community โ€” update them when you visit to help others! ๐Ÿ’ก ## Quick Tips 1. **Fresh data** โ€” The map refreshes automatically every 15 seconds. Tap the Refresh button for an instant update. 2. **Confirm reports** โ€” Tap a report marker and hit โœ… Confirm to verify it's still accurate. Reports with more confirmations stay visible longer. 3. **Mark resolved** โ€” If an issue is cleared up, tap the report and hit โœ“ Resolved to remove it from the map. 4. **Add to home screen** โ€” Island Traffic works great in your mobile browser. Save it to your home screen for one-tap access. 5. **Drive safe** โ€” Please don't report while driving! Pull over or have a passenger submit the report.