It is common to hear horns of different sounds and songs while driving on the roads in India. But, did you know that it is a legal offense to blow a pressure horn or musical horn in cars? According to the Central Motor Vehicle Act, vehicles are allowed to use only official company-provided horns.
RTO What does the rule of?
According to Section 119 (3) of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, the horn of any vehicle shall not be less than 93 decibels and not more than 112 decibels. When measuring this sound, it is measured at a distance of 7.5 meters from the vehicle and at a height of 0.5 to 1.5 meters from the ground.
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Why the ban on pressure and musical horns??
1. Noise pollution and health: The sound of a fancy or pressure horn reaches 120 to 140 decibels, which is very dangerous for human ears. This can lead to temporary or permanent deafness. It can also increase the risk of heart attack or mental stress in the elderly and children.
2. Risk of Accidents: Sudden strange or loud noises on the road startle other motorists, especially bikers. Due to this, there is a possibility of losing control of the vehicle and causing a serious accident.
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3. Violation of Silence Zone: There is a ‘silence zone’ of 100 meters around hospitals, schools, courts and government offices. Horns of any kind are prohibited here, but fancy horns completely flout these rules.
How much can the fine be??
According to the new amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act (Section 190(2)), using a pressure horn or a prohibited horn can attract a fine ranging from ₹2,000 to ₹10,000. Often the traffic police seize and destroy such horns on the spot.
Road horns are meant for safety and to warn others, not for entertainment. So be a responsible citizen, avoid the fancy horn and travel safe.
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