This is the start of the Editing guidelines for South Sudan. Editors are encouraged to follow these guidelines.
Important points:
Keep these points in mind when mapping in South Sudan:
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Pavement is Rare: Most roads are unpaved. At this time, don’t use the unpaved
on any road. -
Driving is on the RIGHT side of the road.
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Road type should be marked based on good sense at this time.
Speed Limits
According to the South Sudan Traffic Act and international safety standards, the following speed limits apply:
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Urban Areas (Cities/Towns): 50 km/h
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Rural Roads (Outside built-up areas): 90 km/h
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Main Highways (Outside built-up areas): 110 km/h
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Motorways (Freeway); 130 km/h
Lock levels
At this time, the following lock levels have been defined:
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Freeways should be locked to level 5 (
) , including their associated ramps & junctions. -
Major highways should be locked to level 4 (
). -
Minor Highways should be locked at minimum level 3 (
) . Complex junctions or particularly important sections may be locked at level 4 (). -
Primary streets should be locked at minimum level 2 (
). -
Roads shall remain on autolock or level (
). -
Railroads should be locked at level 4 (
) to prevent accidental deletion.
Landmarks:
At this time only focus on:
- Airports.
- Law Enforcement: Police services and the judicial system (courts).
- Emergency Services: Fire departments and search-and-rescue teams.
- Education
Please insure these are locked to level 4 () to prevent accidental deletion / vandalism
