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For discussions, we use this forum and we also use Discord to chat about the best editing standards in a live chat environment. Please join us there and introduce yourself:
I have no idea how to use the map editor and it’s not from lack of intelligence or trying at least I hope it’s not the intelligence. Albeit, I am only level 1.
Hey there! The Discord server (link above) is a great resource for beginner editors on Waze. On the Discord channel, there are countless editors who are more than happy to assist you with your questions and make you feel comfortable with the map editor. Additionally, there are plenty of useful resources for you to use. For instance, you should read about the Waze Map Editor here. This is the key place where new editors should start. Another good resource is on the best map editing practice. You can access it here. Hope this helps!
Glad I just found this NY forum!!! I have been looking for information regarding why the map will not allow users to add speed cameras. its been frustrating not being able to update the map and warn fellow Wazers’ of the new 700+ cameras.
Do you know the reason behind not being able to update speed cameras in the Waze app?
I don’t know the exact reason, but I can tell you that we used to get more incorrect camera reports than real ones. There are lot of other cameras - especially in NYC - for video surveillance or other uses, and they were getting marked as red light cameras or speed cameras when that’s not what they were for.
Hello and welcome (back)! How long ago did you edit before dropping due to inactivity, and where did/do you primarily edit? The primary means we use for communicating among map editors is the Discord chat platform, and we have a server setup for the Northeast Region, which NY is a part of:
Hi there, thanks for the post! I have forwarded this information to our New York City editors who will add it to the map. Have a nice rest of the weekend.
Good morning!
I didn’t receive any reply from you! Can you please text me at (917)257-1800 , I need your help to update my new address please, a lot of customers complain that waze takes them to old location.
@Ralph2772, I have added Jewelry & Fix @423 Nassau Blvd in West Hempstead. It should be live in the Waze app over the next few days. I’ll also try and reach out to you via text.
My address 32654 county route 194, theresa, ny 13691 shows up as 2 miles down the road from where the house actually is. The house is located on the southwest corner of star factory road and county route 194.
I’ve been using Waze for a few years now, and never knew about the forums until yesterday when I was trying to update some road closures due to some road work being done near my work in Rome. I understand why they have the mad editing restrictions in place, but I did find it a bit frustrating that I couldn’t just make the update. Anyway, I look forward to being able to contribute more in the future.
Welcome Hawkeye9723! I think some one is working with you in the unlocks forum, but feel free to also join our Northeast Region Discord server that is linked in the first post. That’s our real-time editing community server and some one should be able to help you out quicker than back and forth in the forums. We don’t have anyone local to the Utica-Rome area right now, so we’d really appreciate any help there!
Hi 8eedd58bf8cc44ae82bf9f41b2d79202 - Sorry we missed this! I approved your addition of the address in the app when you added it back in May and the address should route correctly now. If it doesn’t, delete it from your Waze search history and saved places (including home / work if set), then search for it again. This will remove it from your app’s cache and force it to find the updated result.
Hi, I cannot edit. I can no longer take a photo of a business or residence. I own a carpet cleaning business so it helps me to take a photo of a particular structure so that I know when I go back a 2nd time I have the right place. Evidently I am restricted, but this happened many years ago. How can I get unrestricted? Thanks
@thefreetobandeeto, your place editing privileges were likely removed because you had too many rejected photos or descriptions or other place characteristics. We will request to have them restored, but please review the Best Photo Practices article. Remember that photos should be clear, representative of the place for all Wazers, not just yourself. If photos are blurry, poorly framed, taken from inside a vehicle, contain people or license plate numbers, they will likely be rejected. So keep that in mind once you are able to add them again to avoid getting your photos rejected and locked out again. Thanks!