[OSM-talk] Turn restrictions vs allowances?

[Andy Robinson (blackadder-lists)]

Matias D'Ambrosio wrote:
>Sent: 22 October 2008 8:21 PM
>To: talk at openstreetmap.org
>Subject: [OSM-talk] Turn restrictions vs allowances?
>
> What is the opposite of a turn restriction? I can't find it and no one
>answers on IRC.
> Turning left is forbidden everywhere in my country on two way roads when
>there is no specific traffic light for it, and I assume it's the same in
>many
>other countries. 

Interesting, which country are you talking about since clearly it does
differ around the world. Essentially in the UK you can turn left or right at
any junction, with or without a traffic signal. Generally the only time you
cannot is when a no left turn or no right turn sign is present. I'm guessing
that the reason the "turn restrictions" tagging has come about is because
most countries are the opposite to yours rather than the same?

Anyway, I agree it sounds like to need a turn_permitted= type tag for your
area.

Cheers

Andy