1[194F. Use of horns and silence zones.-- Whoever--
(a) while driving a motor vehicle--
(i) sounds the horn needlessly or continuously or more than necessary to ensure safety, or
(ii) sounds the horn in an area with a traffic sign prohibiting the use of a horn, or
(b) drives a motor vehicle which makes use of a cut-out by which exhaust gases are released other than through the silencer,
shall be punishable with a fine of one thousand rupees and for a second or subsequent offence with a fine of two thousand rupees.]
(a) while driving a motor vehicle--
(i) sounds the horn needlessly or continuously or more than necessary to ensure safety, or
(ii) sounds the horn in an area with a traffic sign prohibiting the use of a horn, or
(b) drives a motor vehicle which makes use of a cut-out by which exhaust gases are released other than through the silencer,
shall be punishable with a fine of one thousand rupees and for a second or subsequent offence with a fine of two thousand rupees.]
Source footnotes
1. Ins. by s. 79, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-9-2019).आगे पढ़ें / Continue reading
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