> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/products/transport-network-portfolio/os-mastermap-highways-network-fundamentals/os-mastermap-highways-network-overview/standards.md). # Standards The OS MasterMap Highways Network has been designed to be [INSPIRE compliant](https://inspire.ec.europa.eu/). INSPIRE is the Infrastructure for Spatial Information in Europe. It is designed to ensure that the spatial data infrastructures of the Member States of the European Community are compatible and usable between member states to improve decision making and operations. The INSPIRE Transport Networks Data Specification forms the basis of the specifications for the three OS MasterMap Highways Network products. ### Technical specifications OS MasterMap Highways Network specifications have also been extended to include additional properties included in British Standard 7666-1:2006, spatial datasets for geographical referencing. * [OS MasterMap Highways Network – Roads – Technical Specification](/os-downloads/products/transport-network-portfolio/os-mastermap-highways-network-roads/os-mastermap-highways-network-roads-technical-specification.md) * [OS MasterMap Highways Network – Routing and Asset Management Information – Technical Specification](/os-downloads/products/transport-network-portfolio/os-mastermap-highways-network-routing-and-asset-management-information/os-mastermap-highways-network-routing-and-asset-management-information-technical-specification.md) * [OS MasterMap Highways Network – Paths – Technical Specification](/os-downloads/products/transport-network-portfolio/os-mastermap-highways-network-paths/os-mastermap-highways-network-paths-technical-specification.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.os.uk/os-downloads/products/transport-network-portfolio/os-mastermap-highways-network-fundamentals/os-mastermap-highways-network-overview/standards.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.