Turn restrictions

Turn restrictions tell Waze which movements are allowed or prohibited at a junction. They have a direct impact on route calculation.

Viewing restrictions

Select a segment to display the turn arrows at each end:

• Green arrow = turn allowed
• Red arrow = turn prohibited
• No arrow = no restriction recorded (allowed by default)

Click an arrow to toggle between allowed and prohibited.

Basic rules

• Always check the actual signage (signs, road markings) before setting a restriction
• A legal but dangerous turn is not a sufficient reason to restrict it
• One-way streets imply automatic restrictions in the blocked direction

Time-based restrictions

Some turns are prohibited only at certain times or on certain days (e.g.: no left turn during rush hour). To set them:

1. Select the relevant turn arrow
2. Click the clock icon that appears
3. Define the days and time ranges
4. Save with Ctrl+S

Restrictions by vehicle type

You can restrict a turn only for certain vehicle types (trucks, motorcycles, etc.) by clicking "Edit types" in the restriction panel.

U-turns

U-turns are handled as turn restrictions on the same segment. Only allow a U-turn when:

• The maneuver creates an actual dead end
• It is legal and signposted

See also Editing rules.