How to Report Traffic Accidents and Speed Checks in Apple Maps on iOS 14.5

Apr. 29, 2021

With the release of iOS 14.5, Apple has added a long-awaited feature to Apple Maps that allows you to report accidents and speed checks along your route. It is similar to the reporting feature that’s available in Google Maps. In the wake of fast-increasing traffic accidents across the world, it is paramount to adhere to road safety and driving rules. With a well-timed warning about an incident or hazard on your route, it becomes a bit easier to tackle the challenge or change the route right away. So read along to learn 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 Checks in Apple Maps on iPhone

There are multiple ways to report an incident in Apple Maps. Besides, the report feature is also available throughCarPlayto let you report a hazard with ease when you are driving. Do note that the incident reports that you see might vary based on your location. For instance, in Mainland China, Apple Maps may show you an option to report Road Work instead of the Speed Check option.

Bear in mind that incident reporting is currently available only in the US and China. Apple will roll out this feature to other countries in the future.

Reporting an incident in Apple Maps usingSiriis quite simple. All you need to do is say something like“Hey Siri, report an accident”or“Hey Siri, there’s something in the road.”Image Courtesy: Apple

If you are connected to CarPlay, you will get the option totap on the ‘Report’ iconon the CarPlay display.

1. Assuming you are navigating to a location and using turn-by-turn directions in Apple Maps. Tap on the‘Report’ optionfrom the pull-up menu at the bottom.

2. After that, tap onAccident, Hazard, Speed Check, or Road Workto report the incident and make other commuters aware of it.Credit: Apple

3. Now, tap on thetiny ‘info’ buttonat the top right corner of the screen.

4. Next, select theReport an issueoption. After that, choose Accident, Hazard, Speed Check, or Road Work.

Incident reporting feature has existed inpopular navigation appssuch as Waze (Free) and Google Maps for a long time. Knowing how essential it is to stay informed about hazards and speed checks while driving, it is good that Apple Maps has taken a cue from its arch-rivals.

Apart from this neat addition, iOS 14.5 comes with a handful of all-new features, includingnew Siri voices, the option tochange default music apps, and the ability tounlock iPhone with the Apple Watchwhen you are wearing a mask. Which one of these new features has pleased you the most? Do share your thoughts in the comments section below.

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