I recently bought a 2025 Toyota RAV4 and it’s been an amazing experience. My car is sleek and beautiful yet rugged and practical. When paired with a Comma 3X running the latest version of OpenPilot the RAV4 has been an absolute joy to drive. The automated steering is so stable and smooth that I just rest my hands on the steering wheel most of the time. As someone who started driving daily in dense urban traffic just a few years ago, I no longer feel dread every time I get into the driver's seat. However, the only thing the RAV4 is missing is smooth intelligent acceleration and deceleration. My Comma 3X device lacks the full control it could have over my vehicle's acceleration and braking due to restricted cryptographic access.

The inability to operate OpenPilot's stop-and-go feature in heavy traffic situations not only curtails the technology's potential but also impacts a user's driving comfort and safety. Furthermore, OpenPilot's experimental mode, which offers sophisticated functions like traffic light and stop sign detection remains inaccessible.

It's time for Toyota to empower its forward-thinking customers to fully harness this emergent technology. Each customer could be provided with a unique cryptographic key to unlock the steering LKA-type messages that pass through the vehicle's CAN bus. This would allow the Comma 3X device to replace the vehicle's messages with its own, ensuring owners can enjoy intelligent, well-tested acceleration and braking managed by OpenPilot.

This change doesn't merely benefit a niche group; it fosters innovation and adapts to the rising demand for autonomous technology in automobiles. Many Toyota owners seek the freedom to safely integrate these advancements into their driving experience. These advancements will also put Toyota at the forefront of consumer-driven automotive innovation.

Join me in asking Toyota to provide each customer of a new Toyota vehicle with a unique cryptographic key that will allow the Comma 3x to control braking and acceleration. This will not only enhance our driving experience but also demonstrate Toyota’s commitment to technologically savvy consumers. Sign this petition to support consumer choice and the right of developers to implement software in their own personal vehicles.