What is VICS?

VICS is a system that delivers road traffic information,
including information on traffic congestion and traffic restrictions, to car navigation systems in real time via FM multiplex broadcasting and beacons.
VICS information consists of road traffic information provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by VICS.
It can be used by VICS-compatible car navigation systems for route search and traffic congestion avoidance.

Effects on Society

VICS makes the lives of Japanese residents more pleasant and contributes to social and economic development by promoting safe and comfortable driving through the sharing of road traffic information.

  • Enhanced Safety

    A stable driving mindset
    Clear situational awareness

  • Smoother Traffic

    Traffic flow diversification
    Shortest-route selection

  • Environmental Conservation

    Easier parking
    Fewer errors and wrong turns

  • Economic Improvement

    Shorter travel times
    Reduction and elimination of traffic congestion

Benefits of VICS

  • You can select routes
    that avoid traffic congestion.

    VICS makes it possible to select
    uncongested routes based on road
    traffic information such as
    congestion and traffic restrictions.

  • You can enjoy peace of mind
    while driving.

    Understanding the road conditions
    provides the driver with
    psychological relief, which leads to
    safer driving.

  • You can shorten
    your driving time.

    By obtaining real-time information
    that changes from moment to
    moment, you can avoid traffic
    congestion and shorten your driving time.

  • It’s available 24 hours a day,
    365 days a year.

    VICS services are available throughout Japan, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.*1
    *1. Excluding days when broadcasting is suspended.

VICS Pamphlet PDF

Our pamphlet provides an easy-to-understand explanation of the appeal of VICS as well as the information we provide, the structure of our services, and how to use VICS.