Motorists with loud or multi-toned horns in Punjab, beware! For, the Punjab government has decided to act strict against motorists using loud, multi-toned horns.
For this, the state government has issued strict directions to the state transport authorities in the field to take serious action against owners and users of vehicles with loud multi-toned horns to curb incidents of motor accidents in the state. Strict action will be taken against those caught in violation of the rule that includes heavy penalties in the form of hefty fines, impounding of vehicle or cancellation of driver’s license, said the state Transport Minister Ajit Singh Kohar.
He said that guidelines are to be implemented within the state to ensure the safety and peace of the commuters, pedestrians and the resident community.
“loud horns pose a multitude of threats and are a nuisance, contributing to noise pollution and hampering peace and tranquillity,” said Kohar.