Submitted on Sunday 6th July 2025
Rejected on Monday 28th July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Restrict non-emergency use of car horns in residential areas
We ask the Government to introduce clearer guidance and potential penalties for unnecessary car horn use in residential areas. Horns should only be used to alert to immediate danger, yet they are often used out of frustration, disturbing communities and contributing to noise pollution.
The frequent misuse of car horns, especially during early mornings or late at night, negatively affects families, children, shift workers and vulnerable individuals. We believe public awareness campaigns, signage, and potential enforcement would protect community wellbeing and restore quiet to our streets.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
The The Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986 already restricts the use of car horns in the way described by this petition:
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1986/1078/regulation/99/made?view=plain
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