[b][user=1552]David[/user] wrote: [/b][quote]Hi somebody in VOSA is getting confused here understanding the regulations, this is another case were they are not clear.
The correct use of a horn is;
[size=3][font=”Century Gothic”][b]The horn.[/b] Use only while your vehicle is moving and you need to warn other road users of your presence. Never sound your horn aggressively. You MUST NOT use your horn [/font][/size]
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[*][size=3][font=”Century Gothic”]while stationary on the road [/font][/size][/*]
[*][size=3][font=”Century Gothic”]when driving in a built-up area between the hours of 11.30 pm and 7.00 am [/font][/size][/list][b][i]except[/i][/b] when another road user poses a danger
[size=2]So why does it matter whether the ignition is on or off so long as it works, did all manufacturers create vehicle electrical systems to run everything through the ignition switch to overload it, i don’t think so.[/size]
[size=2]It should be passed, if VOSA say otherwise they are wrong and don’t understand the regulation, and it woudn’t be the first time either.[/size]
[size=2]Cheers[/size]
[size=2]David:D[/size]
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The ‘except when another road user poses a danger’ does throw the spanner in the works a little:
What if the car was parked, the driver had left the vehicle to nip to a cashpoint, leaving his wife & kids in the car, taking his ignition keys with him. A van parked in front of them began to reverse towards them & was getting too close for comfort…
…Shouldn’t the horn be able to be expected to function in this instance ?
