Traffic on a Garmin Drive 53 & Live Traffic Device

Your Garmin automotive device is compatible with Live Traffic using the Garmin Drive app on a compatible smartphone paired with the device via Bluetooth.

Live Traffic

Note: Your phone must be in a coverage area for your carrier for the Garmin Drive App to provide traffic. This coverage varies by the cellular provider.

The live traffic information is received from the Garmin Drive App on a compatible smartphone, which is paired with the device via Bluetooth. 

For Setup Instructions See This Video:

To View Traffic Coverage Maps See:

• Zoom to the desired location: Traffic Coverage Overview
• Go directly to desired cities: Traffic Coverage by City

See Troubleshooting a Bluetooth Issue Between an Automotive Device and a Mobile Device for troubleshooting.