The real-time traffic information will cover expected delays, estimated travel times, information about accidents, road works and road closures, warnings about weather conditions and any other relevant information.

The new rules enhance information services to make them available to more users, facilitate the sharing of digital data, and foster the availability of more and accurate data.

The specifications will apply to the comprehensive Trans-European road network and motorways not included in this network as well as to "priority zones" (especially interurban/urban busy roads) when national authorities voluntarily identify such zones.

The draft specifications have gone through extensive consultations with the experts nominated by the Member States and other public and private stakeholders, and will now be passed on to the European Council and the European Parliament for their right of scrutiny. The Delegated Regulation will apply from 24 months after its entry into force.