# VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic — user reviews > 113 indexed App Store user reviews of VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic by Iteris, Inc., rated 3.06/5 from 182 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdot-511-virginia-traffic/id520177066/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vdot-511-virginia-traffic/id520177066.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 55 · 4★ 20 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 22 · 1★ 54 ## What do users think of VDOT 511 Virginia Traffic? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 📹 Live traffic camera access with real-time views - 🗺️ Intuitive map interface for traffic visualization - 📊 Comprehensive road condition and incident information - 🆓 Free access to traffic data and alerts - ⚡ Quick access to travel times and route planning - 🎯 Ability to save favorite cameras for quick reference - 📱 Generally functional on mobile devices - 🚨 Emergency services find app valuable for incident response **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues - 📍 Location tracking persists despite privacy settings - 🔄 Major UI redesign caused significant usability decline - 📹 Traffic cameras frequently non-functional or not loading - 🗺️ Poor map navigation and confusing interface - ⚠️ Inaccurate or outdated road condition information - 🔐 Requires location services to function properly - ⏱️ Slow performance and laggy interface - 📱 Incompatible with landscape mode on tablets - 🔊 Difficult to hear audio alerts while driving - ❌ Search functionality doesn't work effectively - 🌐 Twitter/social media feed outdated or non-functional **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes immediately upon opening - App crashes after recent iOS updates - Cameras fail to load or display video feed - Location tracking ignores privacy settings - Map defaults to incorrect zoom level or location - Camera numbering doesn't correspond to actual mileage markers - Bluetooth audio notifications not working - App runs continuously in background consuming battery and data - Search function returns no results - Colored traffic lines are blurry and difficult to read - Camera navigation arrows difficult to tap safely - App only displays in portrait mode on tablets - Specific cameras showing grey screen instead of video - Travel time information displays mile markers instead of destinations - App won't stop opening automatically and reading alerts aloud - Incompatible with iOS 13.3.1 and other iOS versions **Most requested features** - Revert to previous app version/dashboard design - Landscape mode support for tablets and iPads - Ability to set default location instead of random zoom - Improved travel alert timing with more advance notice - Filter cameras by location rather than numerical order - Save favorite cameras and routes to user account - Better audio quality and clarity for announcements - Background audio support for music/podcasts while viewing cameras - Push notifications for major incidents only - Display exit numbers on map - Show rest stop locations - Ability to disable secondary roads view - Date-based trip notifications instead of day-of-week only - Improved camera labeling and location accuracy - Simpler interface focused on core features - Better route suggestions beyond interstates ## Newest reviews (13 of 113) ### 2/5 — Glitches *2026-06-04, version 6.2.7* After updating app traffic cameras and incidents aren’t popping up. Your update made things worse ### 2/5 — App needs work *2026-01-26, version 6.2.5* Cameras good but only if you can move around on the map but getting road condition alert info during storm fern all I get is Coleman Bridge under repair. App is good during conditions you don’t need it but under storm conditions worthless except for cameras. ### 2/5 — Useless *2025-09-12, version 6.2.5* In the Hampton roads area there are multiple cameras do not work, video feed won't stream, this app is a waste of taxpayer money ### 3/5 — Generally OK *2025-04-25, version 6.2.3* Overall, I like the app. Generally speaking it's not the cleanest or easiest to use interface, but I like that information is available to the public, esp. the cameras. One problem is the travel alerts. They are pointless because an alert to "leave by" that is in less than 10 mins or essentially "right now" does not help at all. It would also be nice if travel routes weren't so dang "glued" to interstates. ### 2/5 — Continuous Tracking *2025-03-26, version 6.2.2* Tracking set to ‘while using’. This setting is ignored. You have to clear the app from memory to get it to stop. ### 3/5 — Camera issues *2024-12-13, version 6.1* The traffic cameras haven’t been functional for the past few months. The issues are on apple apps. I have no issues on an android app ### 2/5 — What Have You Done ??? *2024-11-29, version 6.1* I used to be able to get on this app and see travel times between frequent destinations in a hurry. Now you give travel times between mile markers, which means nothing to me. The app is now useless. ### 4/5 — Bluetooth notifications *2024-10-22, version 6.0* Before the app update. And reverting back to the old version I was able to hear through my car radio. What was going on ahead through Bluetooth. Now I cannot hear that for some reason can you please help. Do I need to do something under settings. I cannot find it anywhere ### 4/5 — Emergency services using app *2024-10-13, version 6.0* Old app back, HOORAY. We use this app for pin pointing MVAs on interstates. Being fire engine driver fast info is priceless for route to take and knowing exact location of incident on interstates. New app was to slow with to many steps. New app had great info just poor design for basic quick use. ### 4/5 — Thanks *2024-10-10, version 6.0* Thanks for going back to the old version. Much faster to navigate and more accurate. ### 2/5 — Too much *2024-10-08, version 6.0* Just want traffic cameras as last version ### 3/5 — Thanks for reverting, BUT *2024-10-07* All previous complaints about the new version were valid, but there is one feature that hasn’t reverted to the original. I have location tracking set for ‘while using app’. The reverted app continues to track even when I’ve gone onto something else. I now have to remove the app from memory to stop the tracking. Please correct this as well. ### 4/5 — New App *2024-10-07, version 6.0* I’m glad to see we can revert back to the previous version of the 511 app. The new 511 app is slow, confusing and is difficult to use. I was getting ready to delete the app until I saw the update. Thank you so much. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — New update needed *2026-05-03, version 6.2.6* App is crashing with the new iOS update horrible app please fix it ### 1/5 — Inaccurate Information *2026-03-17, version 6.2.5* The app does not accurately show road conditions after a bad storm. Local news in Richmond is reporting numerous roads closed but app does not show road closures. Not worth downloading due to inaccuracy on VDOT’s part not updating information. ### 1/5 — New update needed *2026-03-15, version 6.2.5* App is crashing with the new iOS update horrible app please fix it ### 1/5 — Useless *2025-09-27, version 6.2.5* Can’t add my VA home or work address. Populates with odd other states. Deleted after 2 minutes. Don’t bother. ### 1/5 — App keeps crashing *2025-05-05, version 6.2.3* After the last update, the app crashes in just a few seconds after opening. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work *2025-04-11, version 6.2.3* It was a great app letting me know where traffic was. Now when I click on it nothing shows up. I updated the app and it still doesn’t work when I click on it. ### 1/5 — Location *2024-12-29, version 6.1* Tracks your location no matter how you set it. You have to shut down the app to stop it. ### 1/5 — Does not even download *2024-10-09, version 6.0* Just spins and spins. Hire a real software company ### 1/5 — Great app then destroyed recently. *2024-10-08, version 6.0* The features I utilized daily before the update no longer work. This seems the normal trajectory for institutional apps like these. They try to make them pretty and then those things that should be extras eat take priority over the actually useful items making the app pointless. I’ll use it if they fix it, it was good, but not as it is. ### 1/5 — Bring back older version *2024-10-06, version 5.0* Horrible update. The other day I opened the app to see what was happening on I-81. Couldn’t find my local maps and heard a message with incorrect information. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Time Saver *2026-05-21, version 6.2.6* Most up-to-date and in real time traffic info I’ve found! ### 5/5 — Great App! *2025-04-17, version 6.2.3* Been using this for years and continue to love it. ### 5/5 — Update Ruined It & UPDATE REVERSED! *2024-10-14, version 6.0* I used to love this app & recommend it to everyone I know. I would open the 511 app before any travel. After the update, I may as well delete the app. It’s awful now. Don’t bother downloading unless they return to the previous dashboard version. Original is back & I’m a happy camper. :) ### 5/5 — Version 6.0 *2024-10-08, version 6.0* Thank you for reverting back to the previous iOS version! It is much more user-friendly. I can zoom straight to my area on the map to check cameras without having to do any extra clicks. ### 5/5 — Thanks *2024-10-07, version 6.0* Thank you for reverting back. ### 5/5 — Back to The Old Version *2024-10-07, version 6.0* Thanks for going back to the original version it’s so easy to use. ### 5/5 — Update *2024-10-07, version 6.0* Thank you for switching back. The update was TRASH. ### 5/5 — Awesome app *2024-10-01, version 5.0* Used this VDOT App for a decade. Love the traffic cameras and issues on I95, Beltway and interchanges. Thank you VDOT. ### 5/5 — Good for watching live cams *2024-09-24, version 4.4.2* This app is easy and fast to use for watching live cameras in Virginia. It has an easy Interface to use and I like how the roads look highlighted on the map and the information is labeled with it. One of the best 511 app right next to MD & WV. ### 5/5 — Test *2024-03-15, version 4.4.2* Test --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*