Carplay Keyboard VS FL New Laws

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Carplay Keyboard VS FL New Laws

HB 501: Hands-free Driving

GENERAL BILL by Tant ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Benarroch ; Campbell ; Eskamani ; Grow ; Harris ; Hinson ; Hunschofsky ; Redondo

Hands-free Driving; Prohibits person from operating motor vehicle while using wireless communications device in handheld manner; provides exception; requires that sustained use of wireless communications device by person operating motor vehicle be conducted through hands-free accessory until such use is terminated; revises exceptions to prohibition; removes obsolete provisions; revises penalty provisions relating to use of wireless communications devices in handheld manner in certain circumstances.

Effective Date: 7/1/2025

Last Action: 6/16/2025 House - Died in Government Operations Subcommittee

Bill Text: PDF

*Apple Carplay wont allow me to use the Keyboard. This puts me in jeopardy of having my license suspended due to having to hold the device to be able to select options or enter extensions. Is there any way of accessing the keyboard?

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iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 28, 2025 10:19 AM

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Answer 1

KiltedTim

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Aug 28, 2025 10:27 AM in response to BrigitteR10

Apple's not putting you in jeopardy, you are doing that all by yourself.

No. You can't access the keyboard when you're driving because it's not safe to do so. That's also why the law you referenced was passed.

If you really need to do that, pull over and park your car.

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Answer 2

Mac Jim ID

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Aug 28, 2025 10:49 AM in response to BrigitteR10

BrigitteR10 wrote:

*Apple Carplay wont allow me to use the Keyboard. This puts me in jeopardy of having my license suspended due to having to hold the device to be able to select options or enter extensions. Is there any way of accessing the keyboard?

Wrong! Apple CarPlay is for Handsfree use where any provided app prevents you from holding your iPhone. That is the only way a CarPlay app can be approved is if it does not require you to look at your phone. You should not be holding your phone and using your keyboard while driving, period! I certainly would not be on the road with you while you were doing that. You are putting yourself in jeopardy and every one else.

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Answer 3

Aug 28, 2025 11:15 AM in response to BrigitteR10

I’d expect that use of a keyboard while driving is headed for trouble anyway, whether legally, or due to operator inattention and wrecks and related mayhem. The former meant to reduce the latter, obviously.

Coincidentally, there is a video of somebody texting and driving and wrecking getting posted all over the network today, too.

Use voice controls and Siri where available, or pull over and stop safely and then use the keyboard.

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BrigitteR10 Author

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Aug 28, 2025 11:57 AM in response to BrigitteR10

Thanks for all the unhelpful comments. I am against texting and driving. I don't do it. What I was meaning to say didn't come out correctly. Apple CarPlay, I believe, is intended to provide a different route than people having their phones in their hands. I want to know why there is no way to voice or type on the display when attempting a phone call that needs actions such as making a choice or entering an extension. If there is, that's what I would like to know. Please reserve any negative comments. Only asking a question and looking for an answer. Thank you.

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Answer 5

Aug 28, 2025 10:26 AM in response to BrigitteR10

Did you read the part where it says that it died in committee?

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