The not-so-big secret about Waze that police in Ontario want you to know [Video]

Police are seen reported on the Waze app. (X / @OPP_WR / Waze)

Many drivers use Waze in Ontario for help with directions and to get to their destination as soon as possible.

The popular app also warns drivers of traffic, hazards, closures, crashes and even police up ahead.

While it may not exactly be legal for drivers to touch their phones and provide updates to Waze while driving (you can read more about that here), many do so anyways.

Drivers who report the location of police may think they’re helping others avoid getting pulled over if they’re speeding by seemingly exposing where the officers are.

And those who get notifications of police up ahead might think they’re being clever by slowing down before they reach the officers.

But, as it turns out, many times police in Ontario actually report themselves on Waze.

“A lot of people think they’re …