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ROAD TRAFFIC (LIGHT VEHICLE STANDARDS) RULES 2018 (NO 5 OF 2018) - REG 33

33—Horns, alarms etc

        (1)         In this rule—

"repeater horn" means a device that makes a sound alternating between different tones or frequencies on a regular time cycle.

        (2)         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.

        (3)         A motor vehicle must not be fitted with a device that can make a sound like the sound of a siren, exhaust whistle, compression whistle or repeater horn.

        (4)         However, subrule (3) does not apply to—

            (a)         an exempt vehicle; or

            (aa)         a vehicle at least 25 years old and fitted as an emergency vehicle or police vehicle if the vehicle

                  (i)         is used only for exhibition purposes; or

                  (ii)         is part of a collection of former emergency vehicles or police vehicles; or

            (b)         an anti-theft alarm if the alarm cannot be operated while the vehicle’s ignition is on.

        (5)         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.

        (6)         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.

        (7)         The provision of the relevant ADR that corresponds to subrule (3) applies to a vehicle as if that provision did not contain a reference to a bell.



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