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"*": "==Introduction==\n{{mbox | type=notice | text = This forms part of [[United Kingdom#Editing Best Practice|UK Editing Best Practice]]. Please read in conjunction with the USA [[global:USA/Road_types|global page on Road types]], which has more specific information about each Road type and its characteristics.}}\n\nUsing the correct Road type and naming segments is a key part of mapping in Waze\u2014road type influences route planning, particularly on long journeys where Waze prioritises the major Road types. The naming of segments gives users a consistent experience and can also influence routing and detour mechanisms.\n\n==Road types==\n{{mbox|type=important|text='''Be aware of the WME language setting!''' This article uses localised names in the '''English (UK)''' language.}}\nThe following convention should be followed where possible, although it is acknowledged that you may need to deviate from it in some circumstances.\n\n{| class=\"wikitable\"\n|-\n!Waze Road Type\n!UK Road Types\n|-\n|{{Freeway}}\n|All Motorway & Motorway class A roads (locked to L5) <span style=\"background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' M60 '''</span> <span style=\"background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' A1(M) '''</span>\n|-\n|{{Major Highway}}\n|A-class roads that are classified as Primary Routes (locked to L4) <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A4600 '''</span>\n|-\n|{{Minor Highway}}\n|Non-primary A-class roads <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' A614 '''</span>\n|-\n|{{Primary Street}}\n|B-class and unclassified roads carry heavier traffic, often seen on Ordnance Survey maps in yellow or orange. <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' B547 '''</span>\n|-\n|{{Street}}\n|Urban Streets, low-traffic rural roads\n|-\n|{{Road|Narrow Street|style=background-color: #64799B; color: #FFF}}\n|'''<span style=\"color:#FF0000\">DO NOT USE</span>''' - This Road type is currently not deemed useful for mapping in the UK ([https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=257807 See UK forum discussion]) ''NB: UK Champs may use this in limited situations for testing purposes.''\n|-\n|{{Private|Private Road}}\n|Road with no access for the general public, public roads with legal prohibition on through routing in both directions (''private road'' sign, ''no motor vehicles except for access'' sign, or a closable gate).\n|-\n|{{Parking Lot Road|Parking Road}}\n|Roads within a car park or other places where we don't want Waze to monitor speed and potentially generate a traffic jam report, particularly petrol station forecourts. Read more on car park mapping on the [[Places/Car_Parks|UK Car Parks]] page.\n|-\n|{{Off-road}}\n|Unsurfaced roads are often impassable for normal cars and only suitable for 4x4 vehicles.\n|-\n|}\n\n'''Unpaved checkbox''' - This attribute can be selected for all Road types but should only be applied to ''Street'' Road type and below. This checkbox can be applied to segments that cover unsurfaced roads or of poor construction but are still passable by a normal car. Users can avoid roads marked with this attribute applied within the App settings. Segments that ford rivers and are usually passable by normal cars should be mapped as a short '''Street''' segment covering the area that floods; the unpaved checkbox ticked, and be named [FORD].\n\n'''Non-drivable''' - ''Walking Trails'' are non-drivable Road types in the WME under the Road menu. User experience can be improved by using these appropriately; you can read more about when to use these Road types on the [[Footpaths|UK Footpaths]] page.\n\n===Primary Route Network===\nThe '''primary route network''' (PRN) designates roads between places of traffic importance across the UK to provide easily identifiable routes to access the whole country. Primary routes are marked green on most road maps, and road signs are green with white and yellow text. The [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=21043 WMEOpenData] extension for Firefox and Chrome can overlay this data directly within the editor.\n\n====Exceptions====\n{{Collapsible section top}}Click '''Expand''' to view a list of current exceptions. \u2192\nAs with any rule, there will be some exceptions. There are two specific scenarios which are allowed to deviate from the Ordnance Survey (OS) map:\n* A roads that connect between motorway or PRN networks, then it should also be '''Major Highway'''\n* A section of primary road is '''restricted to some traffic''', and there is another primary route nearby, then it can be demoted to '''Minor Highway'''\nExceptions ''should be discussed'' on the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=55 forum] and documented below, and '''can''' be locked to a higher level.{{Collapsible section content}}\n{| class=\"wikitable\"\n|-\n! Exception\n! Reason\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.28956&lat=51.72387&zoom=3&segments=205752232,205752224,205752225,205752226,205752227,205752228,205752229,205752230,205752231,181508368,181508386,121796330,121797474 A1080 London Colney Bypass]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Links the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A414 '''</span> to the <span style=\"background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' M25 '''</span>\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.38613&lat=54.91618&zoom=5&segments=371967350,371967345,184029790,148726888,147092038,147092037,371967346,371967349,147092040,184029791,147092041,147092049,184029789,148727283,147097831,123716194,146362553,146362551,146362552,161073616,146362492,311271970,311271971,301146436,301146444 A1290, Sunderland]\n| '''Downgraded to Minor Highway''' - With the completion of the Northern Spire bridge the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A1231 '''</span> has been rerouted and the old route is now the <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' A1290 '''</span> shown with white background on directional signs, the [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.40383&lat=54.91777&zoom=3&segments=123723414,146349286 Queen Alexandra Bridge] has also been downgraded to the <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' B1539 '''</span>.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=0.53231&lat=51.37933&zoom=5&segments=195065580,121349720,121349777 A2, Chatham]\n| '''Downgraded to Street''' - The High Street is restricted to buses only. The <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A2 New Rd '''</span> to the south is the preferable route.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=0.51954&lat=51.27263&zoom=6&segments=147537844,258208028,145281435,258208012 A20, Maidstone]\n| '''Downgraded to Street''' - Not PRN. Several bus/taxi only roads adjacent to the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A20 '''</span>.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=1.29812&lat=51.13874&zoom=2&segments=251086337,121489310,184451866,184451869,121490683,252506959,318540584,318540583,121490718,121489484,149188962,149188964,149188963,121489353,121489366,121489365,121489358,121489335,121489360,121489341,121489351,121489336,121490688,121490220,121490476,121490377,143704435,121490402,143704166,121490263,121490262,121490786,121490676,121489361,121489974,121489362,318035712,318035711,318035708,121491138,121491097,121491096,121491246,121491285,121491284,121491030,121489271,143701677,143701675,143701676,185089638,185089639,121490394,121489345,121489333,184847206,238989899,238989900,238989896,184846383,121489339,121489371,149188682,149188681,121490226,121490225,121490224,121490228,251086084,188645714,121490817,188645715,188645716,188645717,188645718,121490818,121490816,121489669,121483159,121483141,320173255,363172958,121483166,320172980,320173256,363172957,363172956 A256, Dover]\n| '''Downgraded to Minor Highway''' - The entire <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' A256 '''</span> road network south of <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A2 '''</span> is not PRN. See [http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A256 Sabre] for details.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.31902&lat=51.30119&zoom=4&segments=275187445,275187446,275187443 A243 Leatherhead Bypass]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Links the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A24 '''</span> with the <span style=\"background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' M25 '''</span> junction.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.09012&lat=50.80480&zoom=5&segments=121077811,121078199,121075405,121073655,121076956 A3 Hope St, Portsmouth]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - The main ''Out of City'' route is signposted northbound along Hope Street. Consequently [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.09012&lat=50.80480&zoom=5&segments=121073632,121075406,121075407,121075409,121077815,121075412,121076456,200563052 Marketway & Commercial Rd] have been downgraded to ''Primary Street''.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.24313&lat=51.46536&zoom=6&segments=121634609,121634610,121642497 B306, Roehampton]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Turning right from <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A205 '''</span> to <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A306 '''</span> is only possible via this small loop of B road.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.14658&lat=51.46887&zoom=3&segments=121625768,211047697,121626845,121630345,121630348,121630362,121638725,180310147,180310146,180322864,359236751,359236671,359236750,359236747,294131496,294131497,323743050,323743051,323743048,323743047 A3216, Battersea]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Shown as PRN in the OS data, but not signed as a primary route in Google Streetview imagery (May 2018). ''Would benefit from site visit to confirm current status''.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.69669&lat=52.03268&zoom=1&segments=147092777,147092778,147092782,147092783,147092787,147092791,147092793,195277971,248806162,248806161,248806151,195277972,195277858,322692249,251560173,322692248,322692251,322692252,322692250,322692253,185643539,122400418,122400419,122400420,252346388,185643464,185643529,185643644,263426836,263426837,263426840,263426839,185643601,185643313,185643248,185643169,185643311,122398074,260124544,122398073,209785166,209785167,209785162,209785163,209785165,209785164,188286337,186876733,189012056,188286338,186876735,186876731,160495707,160495708,143723696,160495710,143723700,160495709,122397377,122397375,147395609,122395872,122397335,122397337,160166380,263428790,263428792,263428791,263428789,160166371,146735970,146735968,137441270,205563295,205563294,137441260,205563297,205563296,146736693,146736986,160026259,146736987,167553759,160026260,167553747,167553758,167553748,200417311,257020010,207703097,207703093,207703091,207703092,207703096,207703094,207703095,200417321,165986268,165986262,165986263,147064623,348818936,348818935,122397199,335038754,143616379,122397200,143616380,143616376,143616377,143616378,335038755,335038757,149613450,143616323,257020373,257020374,122401169 A4146 / A509, Milton Keynes]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Links the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A5 '''</span> to the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A421 '''</span> to the <span style=\"background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' M1 '''</span>\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.69859&lat=52.45800&zoom=2&segments=310810349,310810351,332281353,332281355,332281354,332281356 A43, Corby / Kettering]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Relatively new bypass that became the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A43 '''</span>, Consequently, [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.69394&lat=52.44942&zoom=2&segments=122454258,122454243,332281534,332281535,122455755,335155731,335155732,122455252,264274210,122457775,122457795,236982808,236982807,308579232,308579233,122456734,148522498,148522499,122457773,122457531,148521905 the old route], now the <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' A4300 '''</span> and <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' A6183 '''</span> have been downgraded to ''Minor Highway''.\n|-\n|[https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-1.06478&lat=52.24023&zoom=3&segments=333938457,333939261 A45, Weedon Bec]\n|'''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - This new bypass has been designated the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206\">''' A45 '''</span>. The [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-1.06399&lat=52.23689&zoom=3&segments=360476979,122512554,122512553,122512515,308727591,308727590,308727409,308727408,267923872,308727227,308727228,122513446,336275341,336275342,287958007,287955964,287955937,287955936,122512945,122512946,122513262,161161346,308727052,308727053,251698158,251698174,251698169,251698164,320197681,320197682,122512954,184023386,122512750,308726046 old route], has been downgraded to ''Primary Street''.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.08478&lat=53.55289&zoom=4&segments=122945933,122945926,148661482,122948056,122948058,122948712,122948710,122945958,122947469,122948977,200821113,200821110,122947471,151918333,122948381,312200019,312200015 A46, Grimsby]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Although not shown by OS as PRN this short length of <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A46 '''</span> links with the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A16 '''</span>. Road has green backed signs along route.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.04076&lat=52.66893&zoom=3&segments=209485829,209485830,209485831,209485832,90604787,90604810,137207028,100911121,305856234,305856235,60307017,84000870 A460, Cannock]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Newer <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A460 '''</span> bypass replaces older route, consequently the [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.05325&lat=52.67306&zoom=3&segments=262952429,306729784,306729785,250644441,250644486,250644487,230557394,307799302,307799301,146611538,321528220 now designated] <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' A4601 '''</span> has been downgraded to ''Minor Highway''.\n|-\n|[https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.71195&lat=52.06072&zoom=4&segments=347436921,347436923,347437025,347437024,347437021,347436217,347436603 A465, Hereford]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Newer <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A465 '''</span> link road replaces older route, consequently [https://www.waze.com/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.71195&lat=52.06072&zoom=4&segments=207126896,207126895,122723401,122723845,164564679,122726441 Commercial Road] has been downgraded to ''Primary Street''.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.21183&lat=53.03091&zoom=4&segments=299020781,299020784,299020785,299020879,299020884,146320493,146320492,146320491,146320494,146320495,313379481,313379480,299020499,147746597,299020506,147746598,147746482 A527, Newcastle Under Lyme]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - This section of road links the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A527 '''</span> with the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A500 '''</span>. The [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.21627&lat=53.03411&zoom=3&segments=363797507,363797508,123228287,123228426,123229205,123229206,123228414,123229208,123230589,123229238,123229207,123229210,123229209,123228299,123228408,123228407,123228306,123228405,123228404,123231922,123229234,123229214,123229213,123228412,123228323,147750917,147750916,147750915,147750918,123229211,363797332,363797333,363797329,363797330,123230585,123229635,123230649,123230648 old route], now designated the <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' B5370 '''</span>, has been downgraded to ''Primary Street''. \n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.28989&lat=53.59545&layers=4087&zoom=5&segments=182125798,193907883,193907884,193906927,193906924,193906923,193908118,193908117,193907633,190400529,185429030,190408901 A56, Bury]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - This section of road joins the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A56 '''</span> and the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A58 '''</span>\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-2.49303&lat=53.52398&zoom=5&segments=253701794,253700686,253701791,253701793,253701790,123430401,231620540,123435169,123434203,123438182,123438181,123434240 A577, Atherton]\n| '''Downgraded to Minor Highway & Street''' - Eastern and southern section pass through a pedestrianised zone. Consequently [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-2.49303&lat=53.52398&zoom=5&segments=197647236,197647233,197647237 Bag Ln] at the western end, which has green backed signs, has been upgraded to ''Major Highway'' to complete routing in this area.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.30370&lat=53.59403&zoom=6&segments=185360292,193828317,185353645,185360291 A58, Bury]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Links the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A58 '''</span> to the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A56 '''</span> to create equal routing right & left respectively.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-1.28883&lat=52.83199&zoom=3&segments=344864758,344864759,344345657,366509920 A6, Kegworth]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - This new bypass road has been designated the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A6 '''</span>. The [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-1.28597&lat=52.83751&zoom=3&segments=363579978,165292153,334421040,334421041,122665296,349975507,349975506,122666723,122666763,122666162,231007007,231007011,231006531,314176299,314176300,252724329,308694479,308694478,233814308,122665930,137511378 old route], has been downgrade to ''Primary Street''.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.20771&lat=52.77238&zoom=4&segments=122662087,122663189,122661798,122662095,122662188,249963055,249963056,122664053,246768325,246242310,249763741,249763714,122663256,122662192 A6, Loughborough]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - The central area of Loughborough has been pedestrianised and the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A6 '''</span> has been diverted along an upgraded relief road.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.95758&lat=52.97136&zoom=3&segments=232902729,232902730,232902731,141260684,122500287,141260375,165199188,165199190,165199201,165199200,296002355,296002354,122500119,145792999,122499849,122500118,122500684,122499723,122499848,122500600,122500695,122500599,122500478,122500477,122500250,122500694,143682376,260370516,260370517,260370515 A6097, Newton (Notts)]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Following the dueling and realignment of the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A46 '''</span>, the spur of the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A6097 '''</span> and Fosse Way have been upgraded to ensure continuous routing at this junction due to its current layout.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-0.86093&lat=53.74081&zoom=3&segments=188590706,122968607,122968713,165102443,165102437,122969112,137346838,143395496,122968703,122968654,122968704,143395500,122969113,143395501,143395497,335701579,350824742,350824743,188590707,200983066,310923905,200983067,200983064,200983065,273529552,273529551 A614, Howden]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Links the <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A63 '''</span>, <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A614 '''</span> with the <span style=\"background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' M62 '''</span>\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-1.18438&lat=53.12023&zoom=2&segments=282462171,282462172,209226957,209226966,209226967,193594620,307118389,307118390,193594651,307118401,307118398,307118397,307118396,307118399,346308103,307118400,193595293,193595292,260263549,242726388,145881136,137264010,137264013 A617, Mansfield]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - Although not shown on OS maps as PRN, this bypass road has green backed signs and therefore has been upgraded.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor/?env=row&lon=-2.22624&lat=53.49441&zoom=3&segments=123308871,123308962,123309707,123310274,123310277,123310282,123310287,123310331,123322697,123322698,147724993,147724994,147724995,262050406,262050407,265468821,123308877,123309718,123309719,261167747,261167753,261167748,261167811,148981188,354875277,354875278,332549000,293410091 A664, Manchester]\n| '''Downgraded to Minor Highway''' - Google Streetview (May 2018) of <span style=\"background:#FFF; color:#000;\">''' A664 Rochdale Rd '''</span> shows it has white backed signs and no longer part of the PRN.\n|-\n| [https://www.waze.com/en-GB/editor?env=row&lon=-2.23747&lat=53.48773&zoom=5&segments=177396508,177396094,181459929,326143204,326143206,261478821,293410941 A665, Manchester]\n| '''Upgraded to Major Highway''' - <span style=\"background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A665 Miller St '''</span> now one way, the opposite direction has been promoted to ensure continuous routing.\n|}\n{{Collapsible section bottom}}\n\n==Naming Conventions==\n===Roads with number===\nClassified roads in the UK are known by a single letter and number combination, which should be included in the segment name so that Waze instructions include identifying information. When naming dual carriageway segments, adding a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardinal_direction cardinal direction] should be included to ensure clear instructions are given and useful incident reports are given. The segment should be named in the following format;\n\n::;'''Format:''' <nowiki>: </nowiki><big><code><Letter & Number> '''('''<Direction>''') -''' <Name></code></big>\n::;'''Examples:''' <nowiki>: </nowiki><big><code>M45 (E)</code></big> Motorway with cardinal direction\n:::<big><code>A1(M)</code></big> Motorway class A Road, note no spaces are used\n:::<big><code>A7 - Old Dalkeith Rd</code></big> A Road with local name\n:::<big><code>A2 (W) - Dover Rd</code></big> A Road with cardinal direction and local name\n:::<big><code>Andover St</code></big> Road with local name\n\nThe UK has three classifications of roads: Motorways ('''M'''), '''A''' Roads, and '''B''' Roads. '''All''' other roads are ''unclassified''. You may discover that local authorities maintain a database of roads they manage and use ''C'', ''D'', and ''U'' labels. These are internal labels only and should never be shown on public signs; they should '''not''' be added to segment names.\n\nWhen naming Motorway segments, the '''City''' field should be set as ''None''; this prevents City names from smudging across the map.\n\n===Junctions===\nMajor junctions, particularly on motorways, should be labelled with a landmark. Under no circumstances should the ''road name'' or ''city name'' fields of a segment be used to name a junction.\n\n====Ramp naming====\nRamp names to be short, useful and unambiguous. Names should '''not''' include ''Junction to'' nor ''Entry to''. Cardinal directions (N, S, E, W) should only be included if they are included on signs and provide clarity. Like other abbreviations, the <big>'''>'''</big> character can be used and is read out as ''towards''; this should be used only if needed. Entry and Exit should be considered equal for naming and should be named to give the most useful instruction to the driver. Ramps should '''not''' have a ''City'' name; this helps prevent city smudge.\n\n=====Junctions with numbers=====\n\n*All segments from numbered junctions should be mapped as '''Ramps''' to ensure ''exit'' instructions are given\n*The name should begin with the exit number and then the name of the road it leads to, ideally '''without''' cardinal directions\n*When motorways split, short ''Wayfinder'' ramps should be used so that these names don't appear in the App\n*Do '''not''' include junction numbers on entry ramps.\n\n::;'''Format:''' <nowiki>: </nowiki><big><code>'''J'''<number> '''to''' <simple road name></code></big>\n::;'''Example:''' <nowiki>: </nowiki><big><code>J4 to A464</code></big>\n\n=====Junctions without numbers=====\n\n*If a ramp connects directly to '''exactly 1''' other road, then it can be left ''unnamed''; the instructions will naturally take on the name of the next segment\n*It '''may''' be desirable to name the ramps more simply to remove cardinals or road names\n*If the ramp connects to a roundabout, an ''unnamed'' segment often gives optimal instructions. If the routes away from the roundabout are not signed from the main road, the ramp should be named to match the exit signs.\n\n::;'''Format'''<nowiki>: </nowiki><big><code><simple road name></code></big>\n::;'''Example'''<nowiki>: </nowiki><big><code>A1</code></big> rather than <big><code>A1(M) (N)</code></big> or <big><code>A1 - Great North Road</code></big>\n\n=====Disambiguation=====\n\n*Where a ramp forks into two directions, then the ramp names should include cardinals (if signed) or ''towards a city'' based on the signage\n*If a city name is used '''only one city''' from the directional sign is to be used, preferably the one which is listed first\n\n:''On the M25, where relevant, directions to Heathrow or Gatwick should take precedence.''\n\n*If the section of Ramp before a fork is particularly short, then the preceding segment can be left ''unnamed'' with any junction number written in the forked segments\n\n:''This does result in longer announcements, so it should be avoided if possible.''\n\n*As per the signage, Where both directions of a road are connected to a roundabout, then ramps can be disambiguated using ''> city'' instead of cardinals.\n\n::;'''Format'''<nowiki>: </nowiki><big><code><simple road name> '''('''<cardinal direction>''')'''</code>\n::: <code><simple road name>''' > '''<city name></code></big>\n:::<big><code>'''Junction > '''<city name></code></big> if connecting road has no name / number\n::;'''Example'''<nowiki>: </nowiki><big><code>A1 (N)</code></big> & <big><code>A1 (S)</code></big>\n:::<big><code>M62 > Manchester</code></big> & <big><code>M62 > Hull</code></big>\n\n===Roundabouts===\nRoundabout segments should remain '''unnamed'''. Suppose the roundabout does have a proper, signposted name. In that case, this can be labelled using an ''Area Place'', with the category set to '''Junction/Intersection''', that fills the centre of the roundabout. This only applies to big roundabouts that are larger than 30 metres.\n\n''For further advice on editing roundabouts, see [[Junctions and Roundabouts|Editing Junctions and Roundabouts]]''\n===Abbreviations===\nDue to the size of most devices, keeping on-screen text to a minimum is advantageous. When naming segments, the following abbreviations should be used to conserve space. Each will be expanded by the Text-To-Speech (TTS) engine, and voice instructions will read aloud the full word, ''Ave'' will be read as '''Avenue''', etc.\n\nWhen naming a segment, the first-word in the name should '''never''' be abbreviated, nor should names that only include single words (excluding ''The''). ''Green Street'' should be written as '''Green St''' and ''The Boulevard'' be written in full. Multiple abbreviations in the same segment name can be used where appropriate, ''Aston Boulevard West'' can be written as '''Aston Blvd W'''.\n\n{| class=\"wikitable\" style=\"display: inline-table;\"\n!Road name\n!Abbreviation\n|-\n|Avenue\n|Ave\n|-\n|Boulevard\n|Blvd\n|-\n|Broadway\n|Bdwy\n|-\n|Circus\n|Cir\n|-\n|Close\n|Cl\n|-\n|Court\n|Ct\n|-\n|Crescent\n|Cr\n|}\n{| class=\"wikitable\" style=\"display: inline-table;\"\n!Road name\n!Abbreviation\n|-\n|Drive\n|Dr\n|-\n|East<sup>1</sup>\n|E\n|-\n|Garden\n|Gdn\n|-\n|Gardens\n|Gdns\n|-\n|Green\n|Gn\n|-\n|Grove\n|Gr\n|-\n|Junction<sup>1</sup><sup>,2</sup>\n|J\n|}\n{| class=\"wikitable\" style=\"display: inline-table;\"\n!Road name\n!Abbreviation\n|-\n|Lane\n|Ln\n|-\n|Mount\n|Mt\n|-\n|North<sup>1</sup>\n|N\n|-\n|Place\n|Pl\n|-\n|Park\n|Pk\n|-\n|Ridge\n|Rdg\n|-\n|Road\n|Rd\n|}\n{| class=\"wikitable\" style=\"display: inline-table;\"\n!Road name\n!Abbreviation\n|-\n|Saint<sup>3</sup>\n|St.\n|-\n|South<sup>1</sup>\n|S\n|-\n|Square\n|Sq\n|-\n|Street\n|St\n|-\n|Terrace\n|Ter\n|-\n|West<sup>1</sup>\n|W\n|}\nNotes: \n\n#Should you require TTS to read a letter, such as '''Car Park E''', place a period ('''.''') directly after the letter.\n#'''J''', used for road junction numbers, is the only abbreviation that can lead to a segment name.\n#The period ('''.''') in the abbreviation of Saint is important; otherwise, it will be read as ''Street''.\n\n===Bypass or By-pass?===\nBypass.\n\n==Road shields==\n{{Mbox|type=info|text=Road shields are linked to the ''street'' attribute of a segment, this is the full address '''<Street>'''+'''<City>'''+'''<County>'''+'''<Country>'''. Setting a shield on 1 segment will set it for all matching segments.}}{{Mbox|type=neweditor|text=It is recommended that you install the [[https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=315748 Road Shield Assistant]] script to assist with see current road shields and effects of any changes you make.}}\n\n===Shields on segments===\nTo match with the Road Type convention used in the UK, road shields should be mapped as follows;\n\n*<span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' Motorway '''</span> - For use on {{Freeway}} with 1 or 2 digitals <span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' M1 '''</span> <span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' M42 '''</span>\n*<span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' Motorway (wide) '''</span> - For use on {{Freeway}} with 3+ digits <span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' M602 '''</span> <span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#0079C1; color:#FFF;\">''' A38 (M) '''</span>\n*<span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' Primary Route '''</span> - For use on {{Major Highway}} A-Roads that form part of the '''Primary Route Network''' <span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' A14 '''</span>\n*<span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#000; background:#fff; color:#000;\">''' Non-Primary Route '''</span> - For use on all other {{Minor Highway}} A-Roads <span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#000; background:#fff; color:#000;\">''' A4030 '''</span>\n*<span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#ff; background:#000; color:#fff;\">''' Junction No. '''</span> - For use on junction ramps that have signed numbers <span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#ff; background:#000; color:#fff;\">''' 21 '''</span>.\n\n<br />{{Mbox|type=critical|text=Changing the shield on a segment will change the shield on '''all''' segments with the same name, however far away they may be. Likewise, changing the name of a segment will change the shield if the name matches another.}}\n\n\nDue to the implementation of this feature, extra care '''must''' be made when assigning road shields to segments with an identical street attribute when it changes Road Type; the most likely scenario will be A-roads that change from PRN to non-PRN. In case of situations like this, the solution is to leave the primary name without a shield and add alt names for both primary and non-primary roads (e.g. A9 (non-PRN) and A9 (PRN)), adding road shields to both the alt names. The road will be without the shield on the app, but they can both be used for directions (which is more important). Mapped Road Types do not influence the displayed shield.\n\nJunction shields should '''not''' include the letter '''''J'''''.\n\n===Shields on turn instructions===\n[[File:UK-turn-instruction.png|right|frameless|alt=|450x450px]]Turn arrows allow editors to set the '''visual instructions''' at a turn. Editors should do their best to '''match the road sign''' at the turn. The road shield (''1st''), corresponding destination name (''2nd'') in the ''Visual instructions'' field, and any additional destination names in the ''Towards'' field.\n\nRoad numbers within brackets <span style=\"border:1px; border-style:solid; border-color:#fff; background:#00701E; color:#FDD206;\">''' (A460) '''</span> should '''not''' be included at all as they are not directly off the junction, nor should road numbers be written in the ''Towards'' field.\n\nTo receive the correct turn instructions with road shields on roundabouts, add the turn guidance on the '''exit turn''' from the roundabout. The turn guidance from the exit will be ''copied'' to the entry one. When adding turn instructions on roundabouts, the signage on each exit should take precedence over any approach signs.\n\nExit signs should '''only''' be used when exits have a signed junction number; no '''J''' is required.\n\n==Dual Carriageways==\n''A dual carriageway is a road with a central reservation to separate the carriageways.''. This means '''1 or more''' lanes in either direction. A road should be split into two one-way segments if any of the following conditions are met:\n\n#The central reservation is wider than 5 metres\n#There's a visible gap between the average of all GPS traces\n#It is split by a physical barrier (Concrete, Armco, pedestrian barrier, etc.)\n\nPedestrian refuges and painted road separation (cross-hatching that can be driven over) should not normally be split. Be aware there are a lot of these that were created as split roads during the UK Base-map import; these usually need [https://wazeopedia.waze.com/wiki/Global/Best_map_editing_practice#How_to_un-divide_two_one-way_roads merging to be a single two-way road].\n\n==Ramp mapping==\n[[File:0-mile gantry.png|thumb|right|0-mile gantry off ramp]]\nRamp segments should be used when mapping grade-separated junctions and at major junctions, such as motorways and dual carriageways. Positioning where Ramps diverge from the main carriageway and merge with it will improve navigation and routing advice.\n\nRamps leading '''off''' a motorway or dual carriageway should be placed to start where;\n\n*The lane begins to divide from the main carriageway (in the case of 3/2/1 markers)\n*There is a 0-mile gantry over the carriageway, where the 1 mile, 1/2 mile, etc finishes. This will usually be the last gantry before the actual junction and the one without a distance marker.\n\nRamps leading '''on''' to a motorway or dual Carriageway should be placed where;\n\n*The road first joins the main carriageway, i.e. just after the chevrons/lane dividers\n\n==Lay-bys==\n\n*Lay-bys should only be included where there is significant separation from the main carriageway (e.g. grass, trees or a physical barrier). Similar to deciding if a road is a dual carriageway.\n*All segments should be mapped with Road type set to'''Parking Road''', with appropriate directions and turns\n*The lay-by segment should have it's name set to '''[P]''' and have no ''City'' name\n*Do '''not''' map lay-bys with ''Area Places''.\n\n{| align=\"centre\"\n|[[Image:Good_Layby_1.jpg|thumb|240px|Lay-by with significant separation]]\n|[[Image:Good_Layby_2.jpg|thumb|240px|Minimum separation for mapping, similar to distance between (N) & (S) carriageways]]\n|[[Image:Bad_Layby_1.jpg|thumb|240px|No separation, only dotted white line]]\n|}\n\n==Railways==\nRailway lines should be mapped using the {{Railroad|Railway=}} Road type. They appear in the client, and they keep Wazers on trains from polluting the speed data of nearby roads. Tracks should be drawn '''as simply as possible''' - they do not need to be accurate out in the country where no one can see them; a single mapped segment can cover multiple lines common in most stations and mainlines.\n\nDue to the potential length of railway segments, they should be split at ''County'' borders to prevent smudging County names on the map.\n\n'''Segment Properties''':\n\n*'''Name:''' No Name\n*'''City:''' No City\n*'''Type:''' Railway\n*'''Direction:''' Two-way\n*'''Level:''' Ground\n*'''Lock:''' 3\n\n{{mbox|type=notice|text=You may find railway segments locked to 5 and set to -5 Level. This was the '''old standard''' and can be set to the current standard if all road segments along their routes have been '''correctly mapped''' with bridges & level crossings.}}\n\nRailway segments '''can''' be connected to the road network at level crossings without any risk of Waze routing drivers onto the tracks. The extra granularity of segments at the crossing provides more accurate routing information. All turns should be enabled; no red arrows, please.\n\nUnderground railways or where they pass through tunnels should not be mapped.\n\n===Level Crossing Alerts (LCA)===\nLevel crossings throughout the UK have now been mapped with LCAs. These are alerts ''similar'' to cameras and work in the same manner in the client. LCAs should be mapped in the [[Speed Cameras#Camera Placement|same method as a camera]] on '''both''' sides of the railway line. The LCA should be placed close to the junction of the road and railway segment, aiming to be between the barrier (if it has one) and the stop line of the crossing.\n{{Mbox|type=forum|text=You can discuss more about LCAs and get assistance in the dedicated [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=301127 forum post].}}\n\n== Toll Roads ==\nAll Toll Roads in the UK are listed [[Toll Price Mapping|here.]] They are marked on the map with the '''toll''' attribute and locked to '''L5''' due to their special nature. All Toll roads are price-mapped to specific road segments, so if the segment ID number is changed (through segment splitting), this will break the price mapping. Do not change the Toll Road segment without consulting with [[UK Local Champs|UK Champs]].\n\nThe London Congestion Charge is not classified as Tolls, so the Avoid Toll feature will not affect this. The Waze avoid these zones by default (within their restricted times), so the user must add the relevant Pass to their app if the vehicle is exempt.\n\nAirport drop-off zones should not be mapped with the Toll Road attribute. Most of the time, airports are a destination for a user, so having these mapped as Tolls will have a strange effect on any route to this destination, especially if the user has to Avoid Tolls and their route may involve a Toll Road, like the M6 Toll or Dartford Crossing. \n\n==Ferries==\nFerries should be mapped using the {{Ferry}} Road Type. This should be connected to the road network at either end and mapped to follow a '''single line''' using the average/approximate ferry service route. If the ferry service charges for the crossing, and the vast majority do, it should also have the '''toll''' attribute ticked. If the ferry service has a regular schedule, the segment ''should'' include Time Based Restrictions to prevent Waze routing through the ferry crossing when no service is running.\n\nOnly '''regular vehicle''' ferry services be mapped. The UK have [[Toll Price Mapping#Ferry crossings|mapped the prices]] for all inland ferry services, so you will find the segments locked to '''L5''' to prevent accidental damage. If you spot an issue or need to edit these segments, contact a Country Manager / Local Champ for assistance.\n\nPassenger/foot ferries should '''not''' be mapped.\n\n==Bridging segments==\nWhen road segments pass over or under another feature (road, river, railway, etc), the segment level should be set to the correct +ve / -ve number. It can be beneficial to split the segment to create a ''bridge'' segment. This allows editors to close the shortest possible road length when a physical bridge is closed for inspections, repairs, or other reasons.\n\n*\"Older\" roads, with properties along them, should be split by segment nodes tight to each side of the physical bridge. This enables Waze to navigate to addresses adjacent to the bridge when the bridge segment is closed.\n\n*\"Newer\" roads, with no properties, do not need to be split as the whole segment level can be changed. Such roads, like bypasses, are always closed from junction to junction.\n\n[[Category:Roads]]\n[[Category:Editing Best Practice]]"
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"*": "\n== Introduction ==\n\n''This forms part of [[United Kingdom#Editing Best Practice|UK Editing Best Practice]]. Editors are encouraged to follow these guidelines.''\n\nAs the UK has been a self-managed country for some time, we feel it is important that you know what you can expect from us and what the community should expect from UK editors.\n\nThe UK is managed by the [[UK Country Admins|Country Administrators]] (CA). Like you, we aren't paid and do this all in our free time. We do our best to help things run smoothly, formally set UK policies and promote Waze in the UK.\n\nWe are all in constant contact and closely monitor the forums. You can contact us through Waze by sending a PM to any one of us or by sending an email to ''WazeUKCMs@gmail.com''.\n\nThere is no automatic addition to the CA team, and there are no \"milestones\" you have to reach. We may invite you to join if you show sufficient experience, maturity & involvement with the UK editing community.\n\n== What The UK Community Expects From You ==\n\n* All editors should know the best map editing practices in the UK and Main Wikis.\n* All editors should visit the forums regularly. New features & practices will often be found on the forums, as well as help and advice. Forum Private Messages are also an important method of communication between editors.\n* Communication (whether through the forums, PMs, UR conversations or online) should be conducted politely and respectfully. As an editor, you are one of a tiny minority of Waze users, and we all constitute a large part of the public \"face\" of Waze.\n* The more experienced editors spend a lot of effort attempting to help new editors. Please show them the respect of listening to their advice and trying to learn from it.\n\n=== Area Managers ===\n\nAs well as the above, AMs are expected to:\n* work to improve the map in their area(s).\n* deal with road alterations and roadworks in their area(s)\n* respond promptly to Update Requests and Map Problems and take appropriate editing actions\n* keep on top of speed cameras - approving/deleting as appropriate\n* act as a mentor to other editors, offering advice & support through the forums & PMs\n\n=== Country Managers ===\n\nA CM (distinct from a Country Administrator) is an AM who has reached level 4 or 5 '''and''' been granted editing rights for the whole country. This is an important responsibility and should not be taken lightly. In addition to the above points, CMs should:\n* be editing <u>completely</u> in accordance with best practice as an example to others\n* have a good level of communication with the UK editing community\n* maintain the motorways and trunk roads and address URs that appear along them\n* retain a focus on their original AM area and their AM responsibilities there\n* give other AMs a chance to deal with URs in their areas\n* deal with unlock requests and, when not fixing, review & re-lock (if necessary) the segments that were unlocked\n\n\n== What You Can Expect From Us ==\n\n=== Area Manager Requests ===\n\nWe will try to deal with AM requests as promptly as we can. We will apply the standards posted on the [http://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=26552 AM Applications] topic on the forum.\n\n=== Rank Promotions ===\n\nThese are no longer automatically applied by Waze HQ. All country-wide rights or promotion requests beyond level 2 are now passed to the CAs. We will expect the requirements above to be fulfilled. In particular, country-wide editing rights and/or level 5 will <u>not</u> be granted unless we are happy that your editing is of the highest standard. Level 6 in the UK is reserved for CAs.\n\nNote that, whilst we will generally follow the global Waze requirements as to the number of edits required for promotion, we may, in exceptional circumstances, promote editors who have <u>not</u> reached the required number of edits.\n\n=== Dealing With Problem Editors ===\n\nWe are responsible for dealing with editors whose standards do not meet best practices. If you are concerned about an editor, first contact them directly by a private message to try and resolve the issue. If this is not successful, then contact the CA team who will try and resolve the issue.\n\nWe will generally try to work with an editor to help them improve their editing quality and we have good results with this approach. However, if an editor refuses to follow best practices or UK policies, there are other sanctions available, including:\n* Temporary or permanent suspension of editing rights\n* Reduction or loss of AM/CM editing areas\n* Reduction of editing level\n\nWe will <u>not</u> tolerate editing done solely to gain points without adding value to the map. Encouraging or helping others to do so is also unacceptable. \n'''Any mass-editing to gain points will lead to a reduction in editing rank and/or removal of AM/CM editing rights.'''\n\n=== Formulating UK Policies ===\n\nWe are responsible for creating and enforcing UK editing & conduct policies like this document. In formulating UK Policies, we are guided by global Waze practices and <u>your</u> views. We will always ensure public discussion and consultation before implementing any such policy.\n\n=== Maintaining The UK Wiki ===\nWe are responsible for maintaining the [[United_Kingdom|UK Wiki]] and approving changes, although we welcome contributions from all. If you feel something needs changing or adding, it must be discussed & agreed publicly first.\n\n=== High-level Interaction with the Global Waze Community ===\n\nMost of us are experienced Global Champs, so we are constantly involved in discussions with the Waze community and HQ. We ensure we are aware of the specific concerns of the UK community and that these views are represented at the highest level.\n\n----\n« ''Back to [[United Kingdom#Editing Best Practice|UK Editing Best Practice]]''"
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