🔴 Mandatory Sign
Standard: Indian Roads Congress (IRC:67)
Horn Prohibited Traffic Sign – Meaning, Rules & Fine in India
Official Meaning:
Sounding horn is not allowed
Shape:
Circle
Category:
Mandatory
Driver Obligations & Legal Rules
When encountering the Horn Prohibited sign on Indian roads:
- Drivers are legally required to obey this instruction strictly. Non-compliance is a non-compoundable traffic violation.
- Under Section 177 & Section 179 of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019, failure to obey this sign carries an initial fine of ₹500 to ₹1,000, which may escalate for repeated violations.
- Traffic police and automated camera surveillance systems will capture number plates for e-challan issuance upon violation.
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