Server, non-transitory storage medium, and information processing method

A non-transitory storage medium storing instructions that are executable by one or more processors and that cause the one or more processors to perform functions comprising:

• determining based on probe data acquired by a first vehicle whether the first vehicle is parked or stopped on a road;
• determining based on probe data acquired by one or more second vehicles located near the first vehicle whether the first vehicle is affecting traffic flow on the road, when the one or more processors determine that the first vehicle is parked or stopped;
• and
• outputting an alert when the one or more processors determine that the first vehicle is affecting the traffic flow on the road.

A method for processing information by a computer, comprising:

• determining based on probe data acquired by a first vehicle whether the first vehicle is parked or stopped on a road;
• determining based on probe data acquired by one or more second vehicles located near the first vehicle whether the first vehicle is affecting traffic flow on the road, when the computer determines that the first vehicle is parked or stopped;
• and
• outputting an alert when the computer determines that the first vehicle is affecting the traffic flow on the road.