Key:side

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Description
Specifies which side of a way an associated feature is located. Show/edit corresponding data item.
Used on these elements
may be used on nodesuse on ways unspecifieduse on areas unspecifieduse on relations unspecified
Useful combination
Status: in use

The side=* key is used to specify which side of a way an associated feature is located, most commonly on a traffic_sign=* or highway=stop node.

Values

  • side=right: An associated feature is present on the right side of the way.
  • side=left: An associated feature is present on the left side of the way.
  • side=both: An associated feature is present on both sides of the way.

Tags used in combination

See also

Possible tagging mistakes

  • side=270 ‒ Should be direction=270 (note key)
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