Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2026
28Use of certain motor vehicle horns
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28 Use of certain motor vehicle horns
28 Use of certain motor vehicle horns
A person must not, on a road or road related area, cause or permit the use of a motor vehicle fitted with a horn—
(a) capable of emitting noise at a single non-varying loudness and pitch at a noise level of more than 120dB(A) as determined in accordance with Part 6, or
(b) capable of emitting noise otherwise than at a single non-varying loudness and pitch at a noise level of more than 85dB(A) as determined in accordance with Part 6.
Maximum penalty—
(a) for an individual—50 penalty units, or
(b) for a corporation—100 penalty units.