Locking Standard
Canada has active "Traffic Locks", these locks are based on usage from users. They are limited to a max rank of 4, but can be any rank below.
Segments that have restricted turns must be locked to Level 5.
If the current lock or traffic lock is higher than the minimum standards listed below, please don't lower the lock.
| Segment Type | Default locks | |
|---|---|---|
| Freeway | 5 | |
| Ramp | highest rank of connected segment | |
  |
5 | |
| Major Highway | 4 | |
| Minor Highway | 3 | |
| Primary Street | 2 | |
| Street | 1 | |
| :|:|:|:|:Railroad:|:|:|:|: | 4 | |
Place Naming
Place Naming in Canada should adhere to the following guidelines. Following the government agency naming guide is a list of businesses which are chains or franchises. Please use these name spellings when creating or updating a place.
Hospitals
Hospitals with Emergency Rooms must have "ER/Urgence" prefixed in the place name, for example:
- ER - Brampton Civic Hospital
- ER - St. Michael's Hospital
- Urgence - Hôpital de Verdun
Government Agencies
Police Stations: City, Agency followed by division name, for example:
- Toronto Police 12 Division
- Peel Police 22 Division
- O.P.P. Collingwood Detachment
Fire Stations: City, Agency followed by station number, for example:
- Brampton Fire Station 221
- Toronto Fire Station 347