Add maxspeed:type fields for GB roads in iD?

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Add maxspeed:type fields for GB roads by samjcorbin · Pull Request #1578 · openstreetmap/id-tagging-schema · GitHub proposes to change iD presets to make easier to add maxspeed:type in UK and display them if tagged.

If anyone would be interested in looking at either preview of how iD would work with this change or confirm that Key:maxspeed:type - OpenStreetMap Wiki is not a bunch of wikifiddling or outdated or otherwise wrong it would be highly appreciated!

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I responded on the Github page with the following.

Replying to request for comments made on OSM Community website Add maxspeed:type fields for GB roads in iD?

My understanding of the code is limited. But I can see that the description used for two tags is misleading.
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“GB-WLS:nsl_restricted”: “National Speed Limit, built-up area with street lights”,
“GB:nsl_restricted”: “National Speed Limit, built-up area with street lights.”,

The “built up area” needs to be removed and changed to read (eg) "“National Speed Limit, for roads with street lights.”

This would mean the description is in line with the wiki Key:maxspeed:type - OpenStreetMap Wiki
The default 30 mph limit in the UK is dominated by urban areas, but this defualt limit is created presence of street lights which also occur in rural settings.

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