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Forum for requesting any unlocks, closures or fixes by a higher rank editor.
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by Nathan7471_

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Unlock request in Northowram,…
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UK Mega Traffic Events
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Roadworks
Forum for documenting changes to the map during roadworks.
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by Mike_B_11

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[IN PROGRESS] A1/A421 BLACK C…
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UK Mentoring
An open forum for editors participating in the Mentoring program.

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by Ianinessex

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UK EV-Charger Requests
Forum to request help from with adding or updating EV-Charging points on the map.
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by MrSoapsud

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Invitation to the new UK Community Discord server

by Kkervinjones Sun Oct 15, 2023 8:12 am

As the UK channel in the Waze Global Discord server has been quite popular, the admins have now decided that it's time that the UK community has it's...

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[SUMMARY] All UK Editing Policies and Guidelines

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Editing Guidelines

UK Editing Guidelines on Wazeopedia - Essential reading for all UK editors.
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UK toll prices released to Production

by atrophicshiner Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:23 pm

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From today, 16th September, the app should now display toll prices alongside any route using a toll road in the UK. If you are signed up for a TAG or...
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Sun Apr 30, 2023 2:53 pm
UK editing resources links

by atrophicshiner Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:02 pm

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Please would you wonderful lot help populate the UK Editor Resources page with the links you use when investigating local or regional information....
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Thu Oct 19, 2023 12:23 pm
Closures - A Quick Guide to TTROs & Permit Condition NCT02a

by Craig24x7 Fri May 26, 2023 9:25 pm

This post is intended as a simple five-minute guide on how to check one.network closures for time restrictions before applying a blanket 24hr...

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Fri May 26, 2023 9:25 pm
Running Waze on a mobile phone while driving - the law

by ditchi56 Fri Mar 03, 2017 10:26 am

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There's another bout of poorly researched journalism the press this week, which might lead you to think that running a SatNav on a smartphone rather...
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Sun Oct 18, 2020 12:27 pm
The Hi, Welcome and Introduction space!

by Ianinessex Sat Sep 24, 2022 9:44 am

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It has just occurred to me that we do not have anywhere for the new editor, or even an existing one, to introduce themselves to the community.

We...
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Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:47 am
Mentoring

by Ianinessex Thu Mar 12, 2020 5:37 pm

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Up to now new editors have usually been left alone to find their own way in the world of Waze, only getting contact from others if they do something...
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Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:38 pm
About MapMonitorBot (formerly ClosureMonitor)

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I have been developing a system that monitors feeds of road closures from Highways England, for both roadworks and incidents. It then applies them to...
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Wed Oct 04, 2023 6:15 pm
[Script] WMEOpenData v3.28 (20231206)

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I'm using the OS data more and more, definitely the best resource out there.
I'd there...
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Wed Dec 06, 2023 2:57 am
Map error M4 nr Chiswick UK

by 01823b9a4f42452098222be61af9fa8c Tue May 11, 2021 11:34 am

When zoomed in M4 is labeled M6 Toll see attached file

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Last post by iainhouse
Tue May 11, 2021 5:17 pm
CF11 8JQ - wrong routing from this postcode

by A123drive Wed Feb 24, 2016 4:59 pm

When selecting this postcode (CF11 8JQ) as the starting point, the suggested route snaps to the elevated dual carriageway (A4232) instead of the...

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Thu Feb 25, 2016 10:37 am
Off-Too-Early

by a2bpdq Mon Oct 30, 2017 11:14 pm

Off-and-On

Editors have seen many examples of Waze advising going off and back on again, taking Wazers off a seemingly quiet motorway, then back on...

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Last post by iainhouse
Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:34 pm
Waze Going Roundabout to choose the Slower Route

by a2bpdq Wed Oct 18, 2017 4:14 pm

Waze generally comes up with the best routes and it is certainly a very reliable and capable navigator, however, I noticed it often seems to fall...

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Thu Nov 09, 2017 12:46 pm
Why No U-Turns in the UK?

by a2bpdq Fri Oct 27, 2017 3:27 pm

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Turn restrictions at a quiet location - U-Turn not allowed here

In Waze U-Turn means Course Reversal not specifically a U-Shaped Turn

End of...
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Last post by TheMKLightning
Fri Nov 10, 2017 6:42 pm
Map Going Backwards and Arrow Facing the Rear

by a2bpdq Sun Oct 22, 2017 4:42 pm

Just responded to a UR ( Permalink ) where the Wazer experienced this:

Reporter October 22, 2017
Hi the map was going backwards and arrow facing...

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Last post by iainhouse
Sun Oct 22, 2017 7:08 pm
MapRaid - Russia

by a2bpdq Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:24 am

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Enjoy editing? You'll love MapRaid!

The first MapRaid of 2018 has just been announced and will be in Russia:
Two weeks of non-stop editing fun...
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Last post by vasalno
Tue Feb 20, 2018 5:55 pm
[Unlock] L4->L3 Church Lane, Barnwood, Gloucester

by a2bpdq Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:12 pm

My Level: 3
Area Manager: No

Would any level 4 or above please unlock this road (1 segment). Thanks, Andrew (a2bpdq)

Location: Church Lane,...

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Sun Feb 28, 2021 7:29 pm
How I got into Map Editing

by a2bpdq Sun Oct 08, 2017 4:11 pm

Started Waze: 20th September 2017

Sunday 24th September, on the return leg of my first long journey, Waze led me into the back of a nightmare...

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Last post by NorfolkMustard
Mon Oct 09, 2017 7:35 pm
Misleading Lane Guidance Issue

by a2bpdq Fri Feb 05, 2021 6:38 am

A driver has reported an issue with lane guidance when approaching a roundabout.

A40(W) Golden Valley Bypass, Gloucestershire ( Permalink )

The...

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Last post by a2bpdq
Sun Feb 14, 2021 10:22 am
Relaxing with Waze

by a2bpdq Sat Oct 21, 2017 3:47 pm

In the forum, a lot of the daily discussions are about problems with Waze and it can all sound a bit negative. However, I expect I am not alone in...

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Last post by SparkieChris
Mon Oct 23, 2017 1:02 pm
Overnight UK Road Closure not on Map

by a2bpdq Fri Oct 06, 2017 11:45 am

Last night the A417 Southbound was closed for roadworks for 12 miles from around Birdlip Hill to Cirencester in Gloucestershire. The closure was...

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Last post by iainhouse
Fri Oct 06, 2017 10:21 pm
Error on English (UK) - Kate pronunciation

by abc1357 Sat May 05, 2018 5:08 am

Hello,
I am working on a UR placed in the US from a reporter who says that English (UK) - Kate pronounces A Street as A Why Why Street . Who/where do...

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Last post by abc1357
Sun May 06, 2018 12:03 am
What could be the cause of these slow traffic notices?

by adamcurtin Sun Apr 19, 2015 6:59 pm

Most days I drive the A600 and see Waze has this road showing slow traffic between 10mph and 20mph.

To say that's a quiet road would be an...

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Last post by winelight
Tue Apr 28, 2015 2:31 pm
A street's "city" - none / geographical / postal?

by adamcurtin Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:04 am

Hi,

I'm updating the map for some MoD housing nearby which is changing to private

The affected streets currently have none as their city....

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Last post by adamcurtin
Tue Apr 14, 2015 12:46 pm
UR search problem, google's right but waze is wrong

by adamcurtin Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:07 pm

Hi, I'm a lowly level one map editor, and don't know how to progress this user report.

The user was routed to a wrong address:

I assumed waze...

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Last post by adamcurtin
Wed Apr 23, 2014 1:51 pm
L3 unlock A106 Wick Road, Hackney - incorrect turns

by adeward Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:33 am

Hi - this segment of the A106 Wick Road has some turning incorrect turns assigned which is causing very wildly inaccurate routing results. Could...

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Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:13 pm

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