Unconfirmed Legal Status of Train Horns
#26
Here's one of probably several California laws prohibiting train horns...
...don't be surprised if words like these appear in your state's laws if people start honking their train horns at inappropriate times.
Also in California we have this one preventing the use of PA systems or stereos to emit sound audible 50 feet or more from your vehicle.
One of my friends in high school got a ticket for playing his stereo too loud driving home from school once. I remember it was a pretty big ticket but I don't remember how much...at least in the mid $100s maybe multiple $100s...
27000. (a) A motor vehicle, when operated upon a highway, shall be
equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting
sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less
than 200 feet, but no horn shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh
sound. An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with, and use
in conjunction with the siren on that vehicle, an air horn that emits
sounds that do not comply with the requirements of this section.
equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting
sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less
than 200 feet, but no horn shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh
sound. An authorized emergency vehicle may be equipped with, and use
in conjunction with the siren on that vehicle, an air horn that emits
sounds that do not comply with the requirements of this section.
Also in California we have this one preventing the use of PA systems or stereos to emit sound audible 50 feet or more from your vehicle.
27007. No driver of a vehicle shall operate, or permit the
operation of, any sound amplification system which can be heard
outside the vehicle from 50 or more feet when the vehicle is being
operated upon a highway, unless that system is being operated to
request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation...
operation of, any sound amplification system which can be heard
outside the vehicle from 50 or more feet when the vehicle is being
operated upon a highway, unless that system is being operated to
request assistance or warn of a hazardous situation...
#27
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http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/EnactedL...hapter_20.html
§ 20‑125. Horns and warning devices.
(a) Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet, and it shall be unlawful, except as otherwise provided in this section, for any vehicle to be equipped with or for any person to use upon a vehicle any siren, compression or spark plug whistle or for any person at any time to use a horn otherwise than as a reasonable warning or to make any unnecessary or unreasonable loud or harsh sound by means of a horn or other warning device. All such horns and warning devices shall be maintained in good working order and shall conform to regulation not inconsistent with this section to be promulgated by the Commissioner.
(bold added for emphasis)
§ 20‑125. Horns and warning devices.
(a) Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet, and it shall be unlawful, except as otherwise provided in this section, for any vehicle to be equipped with or for any person to use upon a vehicle any siren, compression or spark plug whistle or for any person at any time to use a horn otherwise than as a reasonable warning or to make any unnecessary or unreasonable loud or harsh sound by means of a horn or other warning device. All such horns and warning devices shall be maintained in good working order and shall conform to regulation not inconsistent with this section to be promulgated by the Commissioner.
(bold added for emphasis)
#28
>
> (D) The horn as required in section 4513.21 of the Revised Code shall be
> clearly identifiable as a motor vehicle horn. The device for operating the
> horn shall be properly marked meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
> (FMVSS) 571.101 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) cited as 49
> C.F.R. 571.101 (revised effective 9/1/2006) regarding controls, telltales,
> and indictors and shall be located so it may be easily controlled by the
> driver.
>
> (D) The horn as required in section 4513.21 of the Revised Code shall be
> clearly identifiable as a motor vehicle horn. The device for operating the
> horn shall be properly marked meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
> (FMVSS) 571.101 of the Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) cited as 49
> C.F.R. 571.101 (revised effective 9/1/2006) regarding controls, telltales,
> and indictors and shall be located so it may be easily controlled by the
> driver.
>
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I guess I just don't get the whole train horn thing. Why do people want a horn that can blow like 140 decibels?
"Yay! Look at me I can scare the living **** out of people next to me, and probably give ol' Grandma over in the Grand Am 2 cars back a heart attack. WOO!"
But I guess to each his own. Can anyone give me a good why reason (I'm trying to ask seriously here, not trying to be a dick). It's a mod, yes. But does it functionality? Most mods I know are for looks or performance. Doesn't seem to fit into either.
"Yay! Look at me I can scare the living **** out of people next to me, and probably give ol' Grandma over in the Grand Am 2 cars back a heart attack. WOO!"
But I guess to each his own. Can anyone give me a good why reason (I'm trying to ask seriously here, not trying to be a dick). It's a mod, yes. But does it functionality? Most mods I know are for looks or performance. Doesn't seem to fit into either.
#30
I guess I just don't get the whole train horn thing. Why do people want a horn that can blow like 140 decibels?
"Yay! Look at me I can scare the living **** out of people next to me, and probably give ol' Grandma over in the Grand Am 2 cars back a heart attack. WOO!"
But I guess to each his own. Can anyone give me a good why reason (I'm trying to ask seriously here, not trying to be a dick). It's a mod, yes. But does it functionality? Most mods I know are for looks or performance. Doesn't seem to fit into either.
"Yay! Look at me I can scare the living **** out of people next to me, and probably give ol' Grandma over in the Grand Am 2 cars back a heart attack. WOO!"
But I guess to each his own. Can anyone give me a good why reason (I'm trying to ask seriously here, not trying to be a dick). It's a mod, yes. But does it functionality? Most mods I know are for looks or performance. Doesn't seem to fit into either.
idk i dont really get them either but when I was down with Evan its just a blast to hear them. idk fun times i guess.
#31
That law reads nearly identical to the one here in FL. The law does not state specifically, air powered or "train horns" are illegal, but the unreasonable/harsh sound as well as a decibel violations, as well as disturbing the peace can be cited. They are in my mind illegal but I still have them. Why are people arguing about this? I don't care if your cop waves at you, it just means you are not getting a ticket....not necessarily stating what you are doing is legal. I am with D on this one. I sometime wish I used mine more and could be a dick about it but I have mine hidden for a reason, theft and legality. I use them when necessary. It also has the added bonus of on-board air.
#32
#33
In FL, like i said earlier, now police (maybe it's just my city) can conduct a traffic stop just for seeing the horns. They consider it unsafe and improper equipment. It is a big deal because the lights change with the horns (or at least thats what I was told during ride a longs), and they will write you a bunch of tickets. I don't have them, and I probably won't, I'll just stick to onboard air.
I am assuming it's just my city, but it could be county or state wide. if they see them, you can get pulled for them, and at least get an improper and unsafe equipment ticket. It's an "off road only" thing, so they say. they really hate them because it scares people and it makes the city look bad.
It's the same thing, our city tries to keep itself clean, no bums are allowed, I'm not sure how they classify a "bum" but they get arrested.
I am assuming it's just my city, but it could be county or state wide. if they see them, you can get pulled for them, and at least get an improper and unsafe equipment ticket. It's an "off road only" thing, so they say. they really hate them because it scares people and it makes the city look bad.
It's the same thing, our city tries to keep itself clean, no bums are allowed, I'm not sure how they classify a "bum" but they get arrested.
#35
In FL, like i said earlier, now police (maybe it's just my city) can conduct a traffic stop just for seeing the horns. They consider it unsafe and improper equipment. It is a big deal because the lights change with the horns (or at least thats what I was told during ride a longs), and they will write you a bunch of tickets. I don't have them, and I probably won't, I'll just stick to onboard air.
I am assuming it's just my city, but it could be county or state wide. if they see them, you can get pulled for them, and at least get an improper and unsafe equipment ticket. It's an "off road only" thing, so they say. they really hate them because it scares people and it makes the city look bad.
It's the same thing, our city tries to keep itself clean, no bums are allowed, I'm not sure how they classify a "bum" but they get arrested.
I am assuming it's just my city, but it could be county or state wide. if they see them, you can get pulled for them, and at least get an improper and unsafe equipment ticket. It's an "off road only" thing, so they say. they really hate them because it scares people and it makes the city look bad.
It's the same thing, our city tries to keep itself clean, no bums are allowed, I'm not sure how they classify a "bum" but they get arrested.
Lights equiped to change for emergency vehicles have an RF or infrared receiver mounted on the pole near the light or hung next to the light. The vehicles have a device which emits the proper code to change the light.
Train horns are not illegal. However, horns are reserved for traffic emergencies....technically. So, dont go around blowing them just to scare pedestrians.
#36
Who ever told you lights change with horns has no idea what they are talking about.
Lights equiped to change for emergency vehicles have an RF or infrared receiver mounted on the pole near the light or hung next to the light. The vehicles have a device which emits the proper code to change the light.
Train horns are not illegal. However, horns are reserved for traffic emergencies....technically. So, dont go around blowing them just to scare pedestrians.
Lights equiped to change for emergency vehicles have an RF or infrared receiver mounted on the pole near the light or hung next to the light. The vehicles have a device which emits the proper code to change the light.
Train horns are not illegal. However, horns are reserved for traffic emergencies....technically. So, dont go around blowing them just to scare pedestrians.
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