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Speed Limits map correction

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I am trying to work out how to correct maps, specifically where speed limits are set wrong i.e. an A road that enters a built-up area and reduces to 40 or 30mph. Is it a case of changing the road type from trunk on that section?

asked 27 Oct '10, 16:27

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Roads don't usually change classification when the speed limit changes. The way should still be tagged with highway=trunk, and you can also add a maxspeed=* tag to specify the new speed limit.

answered 27 Oct '10, 16:41

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edited 27 Oct '10, 17:15

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