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THE MOTOR VEHICLES ACT, 1988 · OFFENCES, PENALTIES AND PROCEDURE

Section 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.]