Motor Vehicle Act and Rules on the Use of Motorcycle Horns
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As a conscious citizen of the country, we should all follow some rules and regulations while driving on the road. For the convenience of all of us, the Bangladesh government has formulated some separate laws for all vehicles. There are some specific rules for motorcycle riders which are known as the Motor Vehicle Act.
Road accidents have now become a normal part of daily life in Bangladesh. We see such news every day in the daily newspapers or on TV news. Many families are losing their loved ones due to such accidents. But still the number of these accidents is increasing day by day. The main reason for this is lack of awareness.
We all should obey the traffic laws while driving on the road. Similarly, there are laws made for those who drive various vehicles like motorcycles , buses or private cars. They should know about those laws properly before driving on the road.
Motorcycle horns play a fundamental role in ensuring safety and communication on city roads. However, this horn cannot be used at any time. There are certain rules for the use of motorcycle horns. Today we will learn about the proper use of the motorcycle horn, an important part of the Motor Vehicle Act and motorcycle riding rules.
## Restrictions on the use of horns according to the Motor Vehicle Act
Most areas have clear guidelines on how and when to use motorcycle horns. In general, horns are used to alert others to your presence and prevent accidents.
Not using your horn properly or making it sound in a disruptive manner is not only against the law, it can also lead to serious accidents. Excessive honking can result in fines; in some cases, authorities may impound your motorcycle.
One of the most important aspects is the decibel level of the horn. Authorities generally set noise control limits to ensure that excessive noise does not become a risk to public health. It is therefore very important for riders to ensure that their motorcycle horn falls within these noise guidelines.
## The right time to use a motorcycle horn
### To notify the car next to you
When riding a motorcycle on the road, the horn is mainly used to attract the attention of other vehicles around you. Sometimes, you also use the horn to signal your location to the traffic ahead of you.
### When riding a bike in a blind spot
When we drive, we are prepared for the distance of the road ahead that we can see. But the distance beyond which the road is not visible to us is called the blind spot. For example, if you turn from a major road onto a minor road, in this case, you cannot see other vehicles or pedestrians moving on that minor road, then use the horn to inform them about your location.
### When overtaking
Although unnecessary overtaking on the highway is a punishable offense according to the Motor Vehicle Act, there are times when overtaking may be necessary. In such cases, before overtaking, you must inform the vehicle in front of you that you want to overtake it. At this time, if you use the horn, the vehicle in front will understand and give you space to overtake.
### If you see a pedestrian or an animal on the road
We all know more or less about the motor vehicle law, but even knowing it, we do not obey it in many cases. Due to such ignorance, many people suddenly come into the middle of the road. Again, many times, various ignorant animals and birds come into the middle of the road. Therefore, you should always try to keep the speed of your motorcycle under your control. However, if you cannot brake at the right time, you must use the horn.
### School, college and signal crossing time
Young children usually ride in front of schools and colleges. They can often come in front without realizing it. So, keep your bike speed low while crossing schools and colleges and use the horn if necessary. Similarly, use the horn if necessary while crossing at signal.
Let's now learn about the sound effects of a motorcycle horn.
## Motorcycle horn sound effect
Excessively loud motorcycle horns have a detrimental effect on individuals and communities. We all know that prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause significant hearing loss. Not only that, regular exposure to such noise can also cause psychological harm to people, making them irritable. It is often seen that young riders use loud horns, which pollutes the environment. Therefore, such riders should replace their motorcycle horns as soon as possible.
Hopefully, all of you will be aware of the sound effects of motorcycle horns , follow the rules for using motorcycle horns, and use motorcycle horns in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Act. Keep an eye on our blog regularly to know all the necessary information about riding a motorcycle.
Road accidents have now become a normal part of daily life in Bangladesh. We see such news every day in the daily newspapers or on TV news. Many families are losing their loved ones due to such accidents. But still the number of these accidents is increasing day by day. The main reason for this is lack of awareness.
We all should obey the traffic laws while driving on the road. Similarly, there are laws made for those who drive various vehicles like motorcycles , buses or private cars. They should know about those laws properly before driving on the road.
Motorcycle horns play a fundamental role in ensuring safety and communication on city roads. However, this horn cannot be used at any time. There are certain rules for the use of motorcycle horns. Today we will learn about the proper use of the motorcycle horn, an important part of the Motor Vehicle Act and motorcycle riding rules.
## Restrictions on the use of horns according to the Motor Vehicle Act
Most areas have clear guidelines on how and when to use motorcycle horns. In general, horns are used to alert others to your presence and prevent accidents.
Not using your horn properly or making it sound in a disruptive manner is not only against the law, it can also lead to serious accidents. Excessive honking can result in fines; in some cases, authorities may impound your motorcycle.
One of the most important aspects is the decibel level of the horn. Authorities generally set noise control limits to ensure that excessive noise does not become a risk to public health. It is therefore very important for riders to ensure that their motorcycle horn falls within these noise guidelines.
## The right time to use a motorcycle horn
### To notify the car next to you
When riding a motorcycle on the road, the horn is mainly used to attract the attention of other vehicles around you. Sometimes, you also use the horn to signal your location to the traffic ahead of you.
### When riding a bike in a blind spot
When we drive, we are prepared for the distance of the road ahead that we can see. But the distance beyond which the road is not visible to us is called the blind spot. For example, if you turn from a major road onto a minor road, in this case, you cannot see other vehicles or pedestrians moving on that minor road, then use the horn to inform them about your location.
### When overtaking
Although unnecessary overtaking on the highway is a punishable offense according to the Motor Vehicle Act, there are times when overtaking may be necessary. In such cases, before overtaking, you must inform the vehicle in front of you that you want to overtake it. At this time, if you use the horn, the vehicle in front will understand and give you space to overtake.
### If you see a pedestrian or an animal on the road
We all know more or less about the motor vehicle law, but even knowing it, we do not obey it in many cases. Due to such ignorance, many people suddenly come into the middle of the road. Again, many times, various ignorant animals and birds come into the middle of the road. Therefore, you should always try to keep the speed of your motorcycle under your control. However, if you cannot brake at the right time, you must use the horn.
### School, college and signal crossing time
Young children usually ride in front of schools and colleges. They can often come in front without realizing it. So, keep your bike speed low while crossing schools and colleges and use the horn if necessary. Similarly, use the horn if necessary while crossing at signal.
Let's now learn about the sound effects of a motorcycle horn.
## Motorcycle horn sound effect
Excessively loud motorcycle horns have a detrimental effect on individuals and communities. We all know that prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause significant hearing loss. Not only that, regular exposure to such noise can also cause psychological harm to people, making them irritable. It is often seen that young riders use loud horns, which pollutes the environment. Therefore, such riders should replace their motorcycle horns as soon as possible.
Hopefully, all of you will be aware of the sound effects of motorcycle horns , follow the rules for using motorcycle horns, and use motorcycle horns in accordance with the Motor Vehicle Act. Keep an eye on our blog regularly to know all the necessary information about riding a motorcycle.
