Apple iOS 15 tips and tricks: How to report traffic incidents in Maps on iPhone

Apple Maps allows its user to report accidents, hazards, speed checks, and road work to the nearby authorities and other people using Maps. Reporting traffic incidents on the maps not only helps the person in need but also helps people to avoid unnecessary traffic jams. If you want to learn how to report traffic incidents, then in this article we will tell you how you can report traffic incidents in Maps on your iPhone.

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What is the Apple Maps app?

Apple Maps is a web mapping service developed by Apple Inc. The default map system of iOS provides directions and estimated times of arrival for driving, walking, cycling, and public transportation navigation in your iPhone. You can view, share, and zoom in or out to see the details that you need.

How to report traffic incidents in maps:

Report traffic incidents by doing:

1. Use Siri: Say something like:

• “Report an accident”
• “There’s something on the road”
• “There’s a speed check here”

2. Or without asking Siri, you can do the following:

• When following the turn-by-turn driving directions: Tap the route card at the bottom of the screen, tap Report an Incident, then choose an option.
• When not following directions: Tap your picture or initials next to the search field, then tap Reports, tap Report an Incident, then choose an option.
  • If you don’t see your picture or initials, tap Cancel next to the search field, or tap the search field, then tap Cancel.