Signage: Turn Restrictions
Turn restrictions may be used on local streets to reduce traffic congestion or a pattern of crashes.
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Advantages
- Deters cut-through traffic on residential streets
- Addresses accident problems such as rear-end or right angle crashes
Disadvantages
- Turn restrictions require regular enforcement to be effective
- Residents, San Antonio Police and Fire Departments may be inconvenienced by the turn restrictions
Eligibility Considerations
- Documented cut-through traffic should represent 25 percent or more of the total daily street volume
- History of accidents that can be corrected by a turn restriction
| Reduced Speed | Reduced Volume | |||
| Enhanced Safety | Maintenance |



