Horns and Silence zones

Use of Horns and Silence Zones

Rule: A driver of a vehicle shall not

(a) sound the horn needlessly or continuously or more than necessary to ensure safety;

(b) sound the horn in silence zones;

(c) make-use of a cut-out by which gases are released other than through the silencer;

(d) fit or use any multi-toned horn giving a harsh, shrill, loud or alarming noise;

(e) drive a vehicle creating undue noise when in motion;

(f) drive a vehicle with a muffler causing alarming sound.

Traffic Logic: 

a) Use of horns in silence zones, like hospitals, disturbs patients, some of whom maybe in a critical state.

b) Excessive and shrill horns startle pedestrians and other drivers on the roads. They may lose control and this may cause accidents.

c) Too much sound from the horns also contributes to noise pollution.

Note that you are also prohibited from driving a vehicle that rattles too much, or whose music system is too loud.