Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Service version: 4 & 5
Last edit: 2026.05.07
What data is available in Orbis traffic services?

Orbis traffic services provide various traffic-related data points, including real-time traffic incident details such as location, incident type, and severity, as well as traffic flow information such as current speed, free-flow speed, confidence values, and travel time delays.

What traffic services are supported by Orbis APIs?

Orbis APIs support traffic-related services such as Traffic Incidents and Traffic Flow. Traffic Incidents provides information about traffic jams, road closures, blocked roads, and other incidents on the road network. Traffic Flow provides real-time observed speeds and travel times for roads in the network.

Does Orbis support historical traffic analytics?

Real-time traffic services primarily focus on current traffic conditions. However, historical traffic analysis and analytics are available through additional services such as Traffic Stats APIs and related analytics products.

Are there any usage limitations or restrictions for Orbis traffic services?

Specific limitations, licensing terms, and usage restrictions may apply depending on the service and subscription plan. For more information, refer to the relevant product documentation and service terms.