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title: Dynamic Parking Availability Alerts Overview
description: "# Overview Dynamic Parking Availability Alerts are a part of Drivewyze Free. Dynamic Parking Availability Alerts proactively alert drivers about real-time parking availability at rest areas and commercial parking lots across the US, helping them save time when trying to…"
url: "https://drivewyze.com/help/dynamic-parking-availability-alerts-overview/"
updated: "2025-10-14"
category: Support for Drivewyze Free
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# Dynamic Parking Availability Alerts Overview

# Overview

Dynamic Parking Availability Alerts are a part of Drivewyze Free. Dynamic Parking Availability Alerts proactively alert drivers about real-time parking availability at rest areas and commercial parking lots across the US, helping them save time when trying to find safe parking.

![](https://drivewyze.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Custom-Zones.png)

# How it works

- Parking availability data is linked through Smart Parking Systems, which track the number of open spots
- Drivers will get alerted with an in-cab message indicating the number of spots available
- Coverage currently includes over 90 locations across the following states:
  - Iowa
  - Kansas
  - Kentucky
  - Michigan
  - Minnesota
  - Wisconsin
  - Virginia
  - Arkansas
  - Washington