With the release of iOS 14.5, Apple added a feature to the long-awaited Apple Maps that lets you report accidents and speed checks along your route. It is similar to the reporting feature available in Google Maps. Following the rapidly increasing traffic accidents around the world, it is of great importance to comply with road safety and driving rules. With a well-timed warning of an incident or danger on your route, it becomes a little easier to tackle the challenge or change course immediately. So, read on to find out how you can report traffic accidents, hazards, and speed checks in Apple Maps on your iPhone running iOS 14.5.
Report Traffic Accidents, Hazards and Speed Controls in Apple Maps on iPhone
There are multiple ways to report an event in Apple Maps. There’s also a reporting feature via CarPlay to let you easily report a hazard while driving. Note that the incident reports you see may vary depending on your location. For example, in Mainland China, Apple Maps may show you the option to report Roadworks instead of the Cruise Control option.
Note that incident reporting is currently only available in the US and China. Apple will make this feature available in other countries in the future.
How to Report an Event in Apple Maps Using Siri
It’s pretty simple to report an event in Apple Maps using Siri. All you have to do is say something like “Hey Siri, report an accident” or “Hey Siri, something’s on the way.”
If you are connected to CarPlay, you will get the option: Tap the ‘Report’ icon on the CarPlay screen.
How to Report an Accident or Speed Control in the Apple Maps App While Navigating
1. Let’s say you go to a location and use turn-by-turn directions in Apple Maps. tap on ‘Report’ option from the drop-down menu at the bottom.
2. After that tap on it. Accident, Hazard, Cruise Control or Roadworks to report the incident and notify other vehicles of it.
How to Report an Incident from the Apple Maps Home Screen
- Start Apple Maps on your iPhone.
2. Tap now. little ‘info’ button in the upper right corner of the screen.
3. Next, report a problem choice. After that select Accident, Hazard, Cruise Control or Roadworks.
Using Event Reporting in Apple Maps on iPhone
Event reporting was available in popular navigation apps like Waze (free) and Google Maps for a long time. Knowing how important it is to stay informed about hazards and speed controls while driving, it’s good that Apple Maps took a cue from its arch-rivals.
Alongside this neat addition, iOS 14.5 comes with a host of brand new features, including new Siri voices, the option to change the default music apps, and the ability to unlock the iPhone with the Apple Watch while wearing a mask. Which of these new features pleased you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
