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

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Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:55 pm
UK Mega Traffic Events
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by atrophicshiner

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Roadworks
Forum for documenting changes to the map during roadworks.
Please read "How to use the UK Roadworks sub-forum" before writing a thread.

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by PJ_Aitken

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Sign Up for the UK and Ireland Meetup in London at July 16th 2022!

by shirapashu Tue May 24, 2022 11:46 am

Hey Hey!

I’m happy to invite you to the UK and Ireland community meetup 🎉

Waze staff from Israel and London will join the meetup as well.

Where:...

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Last post by shirapashu
Tue May 24, 2022 11:46 am
[SUMMARY] All UK Editing Policies and Guidelines

by Timbones Sat Apr 11, 2015 10:00 pm

Editing Guidelines
UK Editing Guidelines on Wazeopedia - Essential reading for all UK editors.
Bonus Tip: Visualise How It Will Look
Rules for...

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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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Last post by atrophicshiner
Sun Sep 26, 2021 2:19 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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Last post by iainhouse
Sun Oct 18, 2020 12:27 pm
Overlocking of segments and WME Magic

by iainhouse Mon May 21, 2018 9:07 pm

In the last few months I have been seeing a worrying development - large amounts of primary & minor highway segments manually locked above their...

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Mon May 21, 2018 9:07 pm
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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Last post by Ianinessex
Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:16 pm
Annual MTE Schedule Spreadsheet

by Kkervinjones Fri Mar 20, 2020 8:46 am

As part of my MTE (Major Traffic Event) Marshal role, I have started to put together a list of annual events which may need MTEs and closures adding...

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Last post by titchy_
Tue Oct 06, 2020 1:02 pm
Road Shields and improved Turn Guidance

by Kkervinjones Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:07 am

Some of you may have noticed a new function in the editor showing the Road Number in graphical format, or a new Add road shield link. More...

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Last post by atrophicshiner
Tue Jun 29, 2021 4:38 pm
Level Crossing Alerts now showing on Waze App and WME

by Kkervinjones Sun Apr 26, 2020 10:29 am

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As you may be aware Level Crossing Alerts (LCA) have recently been added as new feature to the Waze app. You can read more about this on this...
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Last post by PealRinger
Sun Mar 13, 2022 10:10 am
Lanes Edit Permissions - Updated

by Timbones Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:33 am

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As more users are able to see lane guidance in the app now, we've decided to open up the editing feature so that more of you can contribute to the...
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Last post by jonv-uk
Wed Nov 18, 2020 2:49 pm
[Script] WME Validator Localization for United Kingdom

by Timbones Mon Oct 12, 2015 10:08 pm

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What is WME Validator?
This script validates a map area in Waze Map Editor, highlights issues and generates a very detailed report with Wiki...
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Last post by titchy_
Wed Sep 02, 2020 4:07 pm
About MapMonitorBot (formerly ClosureMonitor)

by Timbones Tue Nov 24, 2015 10:51 pm

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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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Mon Jun 13, 2022 7:31 pm
[Script] WMEOpenData v3.14 (20210218)

by Twister-UK Mon Jun 18, 2012 10:41 pm

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[Split from thread formerly known as OS Open Data mistakes ]

I'm using the OS data more and more, definitely the best resource out there.

I'd...
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Last post by Twister-UK
Sat Jun 18, 2022 1:34 pm
Electric Vehicle type now available in the app

by woodvale Tue Mar 17, 2020 11:01 pm

Waze enabled a new vehicle type in the production app today to support zero emission vehicles. This coincides with the introduction of restrictions...

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Last post by Kkervinjones
Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:41 pm
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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Last post by A123drive
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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Last post by a2bpdq
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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Sun May 06, 2018 12:03 am

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