Conflicting Speed Limit Signs Puzzle San Antonio Neighborhood

Residents baffled by 35 mph and 30 mph signs just a foot apart on East Side street

Apr. 16, 2026 at 10:53pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a single road sign repeated in a grid pattern, conceptually representing the confusion caused by contradictory traffic signs.Conflicting speed limit signs on a San Antonio street highlight the need for clear, consistent road signage to keep drivers safe.San Antonio Today

Two different speed limit signs, one showing 35 mph and the other 30 mph, were found just a foot apart on a street in San Antonio's East Side neighborhood. Residents were confused by the conflicting information, and the city's Public Works Department acknowledged the 35 mph sign was installed incorrectly and removed it, stating the proper speed limit is 30 mph.

Why it matters

Inconsistent or incorrect speed limit signage can create confusion and safety issues for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists in a community. Proper speed limit enforcement and clear signage are important for maintaining traffic flow and preventing accidents.

The details

The conflicting speed limit signs were located where Spring Oak meets Green Valley on the East Side of San Antonio. Neighbor Manuel Ramirez said the 35 mph sign had only been up for about a week, joking that a 55 mph sign could be added next. When the news crew visited, city public works crews were in the process of removing the incorrect 35 mph sign, confirming the proper speed limit is 30 mph. The city said the 35 mph sign had slipped through the cracks during their regular road checks.

  • The 35 mph speed limit sign had been up for about a week.
  • The city crews were removing the 35 mph sign during the news crew's visit.

The players

Manuel Ramirez

A resident who lives near the conflicting speed limit signs and commented on the situation.

San Antonio Public Works Department

The city department responsible for maintaining Green Valley Drive and acknowledging the 35 mph sign was installed incorrectly.

Bexar County Public Works Department

The county public works department that the news crew contacted, believing the 35 mph sign may have belonged to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).

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What they’re saying

“'Those signs are something weird for everybody.'”

— Manuel Ramirez, Resident

“'Maybe by next week we'll have a 55 mile-per-hour sign up there too.'”

— Manuel Ramirez, Resident

“'I just hope they get their act together, hahaha.'”

— Manuel Ramirez, Resident

What’s next

The city's Public Works Department said the concrete base for the incorrect 35 mph sign should be removed within a day.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of consistent and accurate speed limit signage for maintaining traffic safety and flow in a community. The city's quick response to remove the conflicting sign and confirm the proper 30 mph limit is a positive step, but it raises questions about how such inconsistencies can slip through regular road maintenance checks.