Driving Restriction Policy by Region
For CarUxRestrictions integration and platform architecture, see the Driving Restriction Development Guide.
App usage by driving situation
If the app does not declare Distraction Optimization (DO), whether the app may be used depends on the driving situation. The table below describes default behavior by situation from gear state and speed.
| Situation | Gear state | Speed | App use when DO is not declared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | Parked | 0 | Allowed |
| Idling | Not parked | 0 | Terminated |
| Drive | Not parked | Greater than 0 | Terminated |
See Criteria for driving restrictions for how driving restriction ON/OFF is determined.
Regional feature availability
While driving restrictions apply, whether each feature may be used differs by driving situation (Parking, Idling, Driving) and region. ✅ means allowed, ⛔ means restricted, and Voice only means voice-only use.
Apps must follow the same UX policy using product.sw.target_region. Values by region:
- Korea region: KOR
- Europe region: EUR
- North America region: USA, CAN (United States, Canada)
Feature limits by driving situation
The QR sign-in column is a summary by situation and region. For per-screen detail, see QR codes (by screen).
North America
| Category | Keyboard | Dial pad | Search | Media app sign-in, Settings, Search | Digital Key, Door, Seat, Vehicle settings | Watch video | Navigation search | QR sign-in | Manual (large text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Idling | ⛔ | ⛔ | Voice only | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ |
| Driving | ⛔ | ⛔ | Voice only | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ |
- The 「Search」 column means integrated search inside the vehicle infotainment system, not web search.
Whether keyboard input is allowed differs by regional policy, so region-specific branching is required. In North America, the keyboard UI must not be shown; in regions outside North America, the keyboard UI should be shown. For InfoLINK, regional branching is required, while Connect applies regional keyboard branching automatically.
Europe
| Category | Keyboard | Dial pad | Search | Media app sign-in, Settings, Search | Digital Key, Door, Seat, Vehicle settings | Watch video | Navigation search | QR sign-in | Manual (large text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Idling | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ |
| Driving | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ |
Other regions
| Category | Keyboard | Dial pad | Search | Media app sign-in, Settings, Search | Digital Key, Door, Seat, Vehicle settings | Watch video | Navigation search | QR sign-in | Manual (large text) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Idling | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ |
| Driving | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ | ✅ | ⛔ | ⛔ |
QR codes (by screen)
The table below lists while-driving restrictions for screens that expose a QR code. In the Korea region (product.sw.target_region=KOR), QR use is allowed on most rows; in North America, Europe, and other regions, the same scenarios are locked. Only Wi-Fi Connection > URL QR Code is No Spec for Korea.
These screens map to CarUxRestrictions.UX_RESTRICTIONS_NO_SETUP_QR_SCAN (reason: encouraging phone use via QR code).
| Mode | Screen or Scenario | Lock-out while driving | US/Canada/Mexico | Europe | Korea | Other regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connections (Bluetooth) | BYOD > QR Code | Replacing QR Code image with other image | Lock | Lock | Allow | Lock |
| Connections (Wi-Fi) | Wi-Fi Connection > URL QR Code | Blocking contents area | Lock | Lock | No Spec | Lock |
| S/W Update | What's New > QR Code | Blocking contents area | Lock | Lock | Allow | Lock |
| Manual | QR Code | Blocking contents area | Lock | Lock | Allow | Lock |
| Customer Center | Settings > Verification Code > QR Code | Replacing QR Code image with other image | Lock | Lock | Allow | Lock |
| Customer Center | Activation > Verification Code > QR Code | Replacing QR Code image with other image | Lock | Lock | Allow | Lock |
| Vehicle Management | Service Maintenance > QR Code | Blocking contents area | Lock | Lock | Allow | Lock |
| Profile | QR Code | Replacing QR Code image with other image | Lock | Lock | Allow | Lock |
Criteria for driving restrictions
Whether Pleos Connect applies driving restrictions is determined from vehicle hardware signals (speed, gear, brakes, and so on). Release conditions differ by regional safety regulations.
North America
In North America, criteria for safe standstill depend on transmission type, and gear engagement matters more than standstill alone. For regulatory reasons, Auto Hold alone does not count as standstill; restrictions are released only when a physical gear state is confirmed (P, or N with parking brake).
In North America, driving restriction ON/OFF follows the flow below.
Conditions to release driving restrictions
- Restrictions are released when ignition (IGN1) is off or the powertrain is not in a running/ready state.
- When vehicle speed is 5 km/h or lower, restrictions are released when:
- Automatic transmission: gear is in P (Park).
- Manual transmission: parking brake is ON and gear is in N (Neutral).
Outside North America
Outside North America, Auto Hold may be treated as standstill for driver convenience. Restrictions can be released when the brake system holds the vehicle even if the gear is not in P.
Outside North America, driving restriction ON/OFF follows the flow below.
Conditions to release driving restrictions
- Restrictions are released when ignition (IGN1) is off or the powertrain is not in a running/ready state.
- When vehicle speed is 5 km/h or lower, restrictions are released when any of the following is true:
- Gear is in P (Park).
- Parking brake is ON.
- Auto Hold is active and the vehicle remains at a standstill (equipped vehicles).
- If none of the above apply, or speed exceeds 5 km/h, restrictions turn ON and service use is limited.
For media playback blocking while restricted (including background) and rules for invalidating hardware/screen playback input, see Design for driving safety.