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Road Rules 2014
224Using horns and similar warning devices
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#### 224 Using horns and similar warning devices
224 Using horns and similar warning devices
> A driver must not use, or allow to be used, a horn, or similar warning device, fitted to or in the driver’s vehicle unless—
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> > (a) it is necessary to use the horn, or warning device, to warn other road users or animals of the approach or position of the vehicle, or
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> > (b) the horn, or warning device, is being used as part of an anti-theft device, or an alcohol interlock device, fitted to the vehicle.
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> Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.
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> Note 1.
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> Driver’s vehicle and alcohol interlock device are defined in the Dictionary and road user is defined in rule 14.
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> Note 2.
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> Driver includes a person in control of a vehicle—see the definition of drive in the Dictionary.