HORN INFORMATION

 

This inspection applies to all vehicles.

 

METHOD OF INSPECTION

 

Operate the horn control and note the volume and character of the sound emitted.

 

REASON FOR REJECTION

                                                                                                                                         Deficiency Category

 

                1.                                                                                                                                       

  1. The horn control missing or not readily accessible to MAJOR the driver.

             

  1. The horn control is insecure      MINOR

             

  1. The horn is insecure       MINOR

             

  1. The horn does not function properly     MINOR

             

  1. The horn does not function.       MINOR

             

  1. The sound emitted by the horn is not loud enough to MINOR be heard by another road user.

             

  1. A gong, bell, siren or two or more tone horn fitted.     MAJOR

             

                Note:                                                                                                                                

When operated, a two or more tone horn automatically  produces a sound which  alternates at regular intervals between fixed notes.           A vehicle is allowed to be fitted with a bell, gong or siren, but not  two-tone, only as part of an anti-theft device.

             h.        For a vehicle first used on or after 30 September              

1976 a sound emitted by the horn is:           

I. not a constant note

MINOR

 

 

II. not continuous or uniform

MINOR

 

 

III. harsh or grating

MINOR

 

 

Excluding ambulances.