34Horns, alarms etc

34 Horns, alarms etc (1) A motor vehicle must be fitted with at least 1 horn or other device that can give sufficient audible warning to other road users of the approach or position of the vehicle. (2) A motor vehicle must not be fitted with a device that can make a sound like the sound of a siren, bell, exhaust whistle, compression whistle or repeater horn. (3) However, subrule (2) does not apply to: (a) a police vehicle; or (b) an emergency vehicle; or (c) a transport enforcement vehicle; or (d) an Australian Protective Service vehicle; or (e) a vehicle in the service of the Australian Border Force (as defined in section 4(1) of the Australian Border Force Act 2015 (Cth)); or (f) an Airservices Australia vehicle; or

Motor Vehicles (Standards) Regulations 2003 – Australian Vehicle Standards Rules 15 (g) a vehicle at least 25 years old that is fitted as a police or emergency vehicle if: (i) the vehicle is used for exhibition purposes; or (ii) it is part of a collection of former police or emergency vehicles; or (h) an anti-theft alarm if the alarm cannot be operated while the vehicle’s ignition is on. (4) Also, a motor vehicle may be fitted with a device that emits a regular, intermittent sound while the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear. (5) The device must not be louder than is necessary so the driver, and a person near the vehicle, can hear the device when it is operating.