MV Act · Motor Vehicles Act, 1988

Section 194F MV Act

Use of horns and silence zones

Procedure & effect

1[194F. Use of horns and silence zones.-- Whoever--

(a) while driving a motor vehicle--

(i) sounds the horn needlessly or continuously or more than necessary to ensure safety, or

(ii) sounds the horn in an area with a traffic sign prohibiting the use of a horn, or

(b) drives a motor vehicle which makes use of a cut-out by which exhaust gases are released other than through the silencer,

shall be punishable with a fine of one thousand rupees and for a second or subsequent offence with a fine of two thousand rupees.]

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FAQ — Section 194F MV Act

Section 194F of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (MV Act) deals with “Use of horns and silence zones”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

1[194F. Use of horns and silence zones.-- Whoever-- (a) while driving a motor vehicle-- (i) sounds the horn needlessly or continuously or more than necessary to ensure safety, or (ii) sounds the horn in an area with a traffic sign prohibiting the use of a horn, or (b) drives a motor vehicle which makes use of a cut-out by which exhaust gases are released other than through the silencer, shall be punishable with a fine of one thousand rupees and for a second or subsequent offence with a fine

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.