[Tagging] service vs. unclassified, conflicting definitions

[Martin Koppenhoefer]

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> On 30 Sep 2022, at 17:48, grin via Tagging <tagging at openstreetmap.org> wrote:
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> Either service should mean "one level below unclassified" and soften the wording even more ("generally" to "in many cases", for example), or unclassified shall drop requirement for motorcars and suggesting service for "narrow paved roads w/ private motorcar access". I'd support the latter: I would rather use unclassified here, but that's an opinion.
> 
> Your inputs are welcome.


a service road will often be a dead end, but „no through traffic“ does not mean there cannot be a continuation of the road (but with limited access), you could also see it like 2 (or even more) service roads that connect at the feature.

For service=alley it is usual to be connected in a grid, for service=driveway it is atypical (maybe on camp sites?), there are different road types all under the highway=service umbrella

Cheers Martin