- By Divanshi Sharma
- Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:24 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
The loud horn sounds from trucks or cars are a nuisance and are found annoying by everyone. If a vehicle has these fancy sirens and super loud horns, the police can stop it and issue a challan because these modifications are illegal as per the Motor Vehicle Act, 2019. Many people are unaware that some modifications they do to their vehicles are illegal and can be fined by the police.
ALSO READ: G20 Summit 2023: Demands For Luxury Vehicles Surge Ahead Of Mega Event In Delhi
One of these modifications is the replacement of the regular horn with a fancy horn, which can result in you paying huge fines. The fine for this usually starts at Rs 500. You've probably heard those very loud and annoying horn sounds in trucks or cars. If the police encounter a vehicle with those fancy sirens and super loud horns, they have all the liberty to stop it and fine it for the same.
Motor Vehicle Act of 2019
It's important to know that auto manufacturers design vehicles as per government standards and the safety in mind of the passengers in the vehicle. Therefore, it's not a good idea to use illegal accessories in your vehicles. Some people install fancy horns just to show off, but this can lead to consequences they'd rather avoid. This not only causes inconvenience for you but also for those around you.
ALSO READ: Audi Q8 Facelift Unveiled For Global Markets; Check New Updates, Prices And India Launch Here
Under the new rules in the Motor Vehicle Act of 2019, it's against the law to add a separate pressure horn to any vehicle. If a regular horn has been replaced with a loud one from any vehicle modifying contractor, it is considered a fancy pressure horn. Traffic police can pull over vehicles with such horns and can ask the owners of the vehicles to pay a hefty fine of Rs 10,000 for breaking the rules, and the police may even remove the modified horn. It is best to avoid using pressure horns as they can be very disruptive and bothersome to pedestrians on the road.