Tag:surface=paved

surface=paved
Description
Describes the surface of a feature roughly as predominantly paved over the whole surface area; i.e., covered with paving stones, concrete or bitumen. This value gives only a rough description; use a more precise value if possible  
Group: Properties
Used on these elements
Status: de facto

Specifies that object, usually road is paved i.e., covered with paving stones, concrete or bitumen. This value gives only a rough description; use a more precise value if possible.

This value is not specific, it is always better to use more specific one if it is possible.

Note difference between surface=asphalt and surface=unhewn_cobblestone - both could be tagged as surface=paved. Using more specific correct value is always preferable.

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