Driving with Google Maps

You can discover destinations using Google Maps on Android Auto.

Categories will help you find places close to you, such as gas stations, parking garages, or coffee shops. To view the category options on Android Auto, follow these steps:

Tap Search or use this icon .
Tap Categories.
Select a category to see a list of results.
Select a result to start navigation.

Report traffic incidents with your car display

You can report new traffic incidents and vote on existing incidents on Google Maps with your car display. Reports are anonymous and may appear on the map while you drive.

Important: You must be signed in to your Google account to have access to the traffic incident report feature.

Note: Not all car displays are compatible with the report traffic incidents feature but may still be able to vote on reports from other drivers. Check with your car manufacturer to learn more.

Drive safely. Pay attention to the road and driving conditions, and always obey applicable laws.

Add a report

To help improve Maps, you can share information along your route.

Trip reports can be retained but will not be associated with your account. Learn more about how your content is used on Maps.

Tip: Only make a report if it's safe to do so.

Add a report while you navigate

Open Google Maps on your car’s infotainment screen
To start navigation, tap Start
Tap Report
On the “Add a report” menu, tap the type of incident you want to report
- Crash
- Slowdown
- Mobile speed camera
- Police
- Construction
- Lane closure
- Object on road
- Flooded road
- Low visibility
- Unplowed road

Important: Some incidents can only be reported in certain countries.

Add a report outside of navigation

Open Google Maps on your car's infotainment screen
Tap Report
On the “Add a report” menu, tap the type of incident you want to report

Find and vote on alerts from other drivers

If another user reports an incident on Google Maps, you’ll find it on the map as you navigate closer. Based on your alert settings, you may also hear an alert.

When you reach the alert on your map, a prompt will appear to ask if the traffic incident is still there. To let other users know if the report is still there, tap Yes or No.

Turn alerts on or off

To change your alert settings, follow these steps:

Open Google Maps on your car’s infotainment screen
Tap Settings
Scroll down to Alert options
Change the toggle to On or Off