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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
Speed limit information for a given road can be added to each segment within the WME. This speed limit information is used by the client App to compare the Wazer's actual speed relative to the known speed limit, alerting them when they exceed the speed limit set within WME. The speed limit set by an editor does '''not''' influence routing in any way. | Speed limit information for a given road can be added to each segment within the WME. This speed limit information is used by the client App to compare the Wazer's actual speed relative to the known speed limit, alerting them when they exceed the speed limit set within WME. The speed limit set by an editor does '''not''' influence routing in any way. | ||
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==Reporting a speed limit in the App== | ==Reporting a speed limit in the App== | ||
Wazers can report missing or incorrect speed limits directly from the App. Either by tapping the ''Speedometer'' or tapping ''Report'' and navigating through the ''Map Issue'' menu. Both methods add a Speed Limit Update Request to the segment that can be reviewed and actioned within the WME. | Wazers can report missing or incorrect speed limits directly from the App. Either by tapping the ''Speedometer'' or tapping ''Report'' and navigating through the ''Map Issue'' menu. Both methods add a Speed Limit Update Request to the segment that can be reviewed and actioned within the WME. | ||
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| colspan="2" | '''Method 1: The Short Way''' | | colspan="2" | '''Method 1: The Short Way''' | ||
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| [[Image:report-speed-limit-2.jpeg|thumb|center|210px|iOS screenshot 4.20.0.1]] | | [[Image:report-speed-limit-2.jpeg|thumb|center|210px|iOS screenshot 4.20.0.1]] | ||
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==Speed limit update requests== | |||
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==Setting speed limits== | |||
==Setting | |||
{{mbox|type=important|text='''Make sure you have the correct units set!''' Having metric selected does not work well with mph.}} | {{mbox|type=important|text='''Make sure you have the correct units set!''' Having metric selected does not work well with mph.}} | ||
[[Image:WME SL.png|thumb|right|420px|WME screenshot of segment speed limit info]] | |||
Select the segment you wish to edit, in the left-hand panel the speed limit can be set within the dedicated boxes for each direction. If the segment is 1-way, only 1 box will show. | |||
For road types {{Primary Street}}, {{Minor Highway}}, {{Major Highway}}, {{Freeway}}, the WME may suggest a speed limit based upon speed data across the segment. This unverified speed limit will '''not''' show in the App until it has been verified by an editor. | For road types {{Primary Street}}, {{Minor Highway}}, {{Major Highway}}, {{Freeway}}, the WME may suggest a speed limit based upon speed data across the segment. This unverified speed limit will '''not''' show in the App until it has been verified by an editor. | ||
Where a speed limit changes mid segment, the segment should be split as close as possible to the point of change. If this point is close to a junction then the speed limit should be set to the majority limit along it's length. | Where a speed limit changes mid segment, the segment should be split as close as possible to the point of change. If this point is close to a junction (approx 100ft) then the speed limit should be set to the majority limit along it's length. | ||
{{mbox|type=notice|text=You may wish to use the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=167387 WME Color Speeds] script to help visualise which speed limits have been set already.}} | {{mbox|type=notice|text=You may wish to use the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=819&t=167387 WME Color Speeds] script to help visualise which speed limits have been set already.}} | ||
==Speed | ==Speed limits that '''should''' be recorded== | ||
[[File:30-mph-uk.jpg|100px|thumbnail|UK speed limit sign]] | [[File:30-mph-uk.jpg|100px|thumbnail|UK speed limit sign]] | ||
===Fixed | ===Fixed regulatory speed limits=== | ||
All speed limits in the UK are shown using circular signs with a red border and black text. These can be checked using external sources such as StreetView, however note should be taken of the age of images. Confirmation of newly changed speed limits can often be found in ''Public Notices'' and ''Traffic Regulation Orders''. | All speed limits in the UK are shown using circular signs with a red border and black text. These can be checked using external sources such as StreetView, however note should be taken of the age of images. Confirmation of newly changed speed limits can often be found in ''Public Notices'' and ''Traffic Regulation Orders''. | ||
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[[File:UK-NSL-sign.jpg|100px|thumbnail|UK national speed limit sign]] | [[File:UK-NSL-sign.jpg|100px|thumbnail|UK national speed limit sign]] | ||
====National | ====National speed limit==== | ||
Waze does not support speed limits for different vehicle type so all speed limits should be set to that applicable to Cars | Waze does not support speed limits for different vehicle type so all speed limits should be set to that applicable to Cars, Motorcycles, and Vans. You can not mark a segment as being covered by the National Speed Limit. Instead you must add the numerical limit that applies to that road type. | ||
You can not mark a segment as being covered by the National Speed Limit. Instead you must | |||
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| style="width:25%" | '''Built up areas''' | | style="width:25%" | '''Built up areas''' | ||
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===Private | ===Private speed limits=== | ||
Speed limits on private land do not need to be recorded, but if the speed limit sign is clearly visible then having it recorded will give the best experience to Wazers. | |||
==Speed | ==Speed limits that should '''not''' be recorded== | ||
[[File:Uk-advisory-sl.jpg|200px|thumbnail|UK advisory speed limit sign]] | [[File:Uk-advisory-sl.jpg|200px|thumbnail|UK advisory speed limit sign]] | ||
===Advisory | ===Advisory speed limits=== | ||
Advisory speed limits, often found on sharp bends, school zones, as these are advisory only they should not mapped in the WME. | Advisory speed limits, often found on sharp bends, school zones, as these are advisory only they should not mapped in the WME. | ||
===Temporary | |||
{{mbox|type=important|text=Green ''Twenty is Plenty'' signs in Scotland are advisory only and not enforceable but '''can''' be mapped as they are usually accompanied by road markings.}} | |||
===Temporary speed limits=== | |||
Changing the speed limits for events or roadworks may cause more issues than solve due to the requirement for a map tile update before the change reaches the App. Careful consideration should be made, with advice from the UK Country Managers, when to map long-term roadwork projects. If you do apply a temporary speed limit change you must be prepared to be responsible for maintaining it, and reverting it back to the correct speed limit when the roadworks are complete. | Changing the speed limits for events or roadworks may cause more issues than solve due to the requirement for a map tile update before the change reaches the App. Careful consideration should be made, with advice from the UK Country Managers, when to map long-term roadwork projects. If you do apply a temporary speed limit change you must be prepared to be responsible for maintaining it, and reverting it back to the correct speed limit when the roadworks are complete. | ||
===Time-based | ===Time-based speed limits=== | ||
With the introduction of Smart Motorways it is possible for speed limits to vary throughout the day. Some school zones have a reduction in speed limit during the start and end of the school day. WME does not support variable speed limits so only the maximum speed limit should be mapped. | With the introduction of Smart Motorways it is possible for speed limits to vary throughout the day. Some school zones have a reduction in speed limit during the start and end of the school day. WME does not support '''variable speed limits''' so only the maximum speed limit should be mapped. | ||
[[File:UK-min-speed-limit.jpg|100px|thumbnail|UK minimum speed limit sign]] | [[File:UK-min-speed-limit.jpg|100px|thumbnail|UK minimum speed limit sign]] | ||
===Minimum | ===Minimum speed limits=== | ||
WME does not have the ability to record a minimum speed limit so these should not be mapped. Only Maximum speed limits should be recorded. | WME does not have the ability to record a minimum speed limit so these should not be mapped. Only Maximum speed limits should be recorded. | ||
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{{mbox|type=forum|text=Editors should also read the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=176406 UK Speed Limits - Editing Guidelines and Tips] on the UK forum}} | {{mbox|type=forum|text=Editors should also read the [https://www.waze.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=176406 UK Speed Limits - Editing Guidelines and Tips] on the UK forum}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:42, 1 February 2020
Introduction
Speed limit information for a given road can be added to each segment within the WME. This speed limit information is used by the client App to compare the Wazer's actual speed relative to the known speed limit, alerting them when they exceed the speed limit set within WME. The speed limit set by an editor does not influence routing in any way.
Setting speed limits
 |
Make sure you have the correct units set! Having metric selected does not work well with mph. |
Select the segment you wish to edit, in the left-hand panel the speed limit can be set within the dedicated boxes for each direction. If the segment is 1-way, only 1 box will show.
For road types Primary Street , Minor Highway , Major Highway , Motorway , the WME may suggest a speed limit based upon speed data across the segment. This unverified speed limit will not show in the App until it has been verified by an editor.
Where a speed limit changes mid segment, the segment should be split as close as possible to the point of change. If this point is close to a junction (approx 100ft) then the speed limit should be set to the majority limit along it's length.
 |
You may wish to use the WME Color Speeds script to help visualise which speed limits have been set already. |
Speed limits that should be recorded
Fixed regulatory speed limits
All speed limits in the UK are shown using circular signs with a red border and black text. These can be checked using external sources such as StreetView, however note should be taken of the age of images. Confirmation of newly changed speed limits can often be found in Public Notices and Traffic Regulation Orders.
National speed limit
Waze does not support speed limits for different vehicle type so all speed limits should be set to that applicable to Cars, Motorcycles, and Vans. You can not mark a segment as being covered by the National Speed Limit. Instead you must add the numerical limit that applies to that road type.
| Built up areas | Single carriageways | Dual carriageways | Motorways |
| A road which has street lighting is generally limited to 30 mph unless otherwise specified. | A single carriageway road can have 1 or more lanes for travelling in either direction and is generally limited to 60 mph unless otherwise specified. | A dual carriageway road can have 1 or more lanes for travelling in either direction, each direction is separated with a central reservation, and is generally limited to 70 mph unless otherwise specified. | Motorways, as defined by the rectangular blue signs with white text are generally limited to 70 mph unless otherwise specified. |
Private speed limits
Speed limits on private land do not need to be recorded, but if the speed limit sign is clearly visible then having it recorded will give the best experience to Wazers.
Speed limits that should not be recorded
Advisory speed limits
Advisory speed limits, often found on sharp bends, school zones, as these are advisory only they should not mapped in the WME.
|
Green Twenty is Plenty signs in Scotland are advisory only and not enforceable but can be mapped as they are usually accompanied by road markings. |
Temporary speed limits
Changing the speed limits for events or roadworks may cause more issues than solve due to the requirement for a map tile update before the change reaches the App. Careful consideration should be made, with advice from the UK Country Managers, when to map long-term roadwork projects. If you do apply a temporary speed limit change you must be prepared to be responsible for maintaining it, and reverting it back to the correct speed limit when the roadworks are complete.
Time-based speed limits
With the introduction of Smart Motorways it is possible for speed limits to vary throughout the day. Some school zones have a reduction in speed limit during the start and end of the school day. WME does not support variable speed limits so only the maximum speed limit should be mapped.
Minimum speed limits
WME does not have the ability to record a minimum speed limit so these should not be mapped. Only Maximum speed limits should be recorded.
 |
Editors should also read the UK Speed Limits - Editing Guidelines and Tips on the UK forum |