Let me show you how to report incidents in the Apple Maps app on your iPhone or through CarPlay. Note: Currently, reporting incidents in Apple Maps is limited to users in the USA and China.
How to report an incident (Accidents, Hazards, and Speed checks)
Using SiriUsing Apple Maps
Using Siri
Since you are driving, it is better to use your voice and focus on the road. Thus, Apple makes it easy to report incidents using Siri on iPhone or CarPlay. For this, summon Apple’s voice assistant and tell it something like:
“There is a crash up ahead.”“There is something on the road.”“There is a speed check.”“There is a hazard up ahead.” etc.
Note: If you see an incident in Apple Maps and have an update on it, you can report the same (only available in the US). Hit the incident marker → select Cleared or Still Here. However, the incident marker will only be removed when Apple has sufficient reports on it.
Using Apple Maps
In addition to using Siri (which is safer while driving), you may also use the Apple Maps app to report or clear an incident. Here are the steps. When using turn-by-turn driving directions: When not following turn-by-turn directions in Apple Maps: This is how you can report accidents, speed checks, and hazards while driving. I hope this brief guide was helpful. If you have any questions, please use the comments section to reach me. Helpful related posts for you:
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