‘No honking day’ will be observed by the Mumbai Traffic Police on Wednesday throughout the city. The city’s traffic police announced that they will start a special effort to stop unneeded honking and hold an awareness campaign in order to reduce noise pollution in the city.
The Mumbai Traffic Police has started a campaign to educate drivers about the drawbacks of needlessly blaring their vehicles’ horns during traffic as a result of the rise in noise pollution that is harming the environment.
“Unnecessary honking harms the environment and is bad for people’s health. The Mumbai Traffic Control Branch has planned to commemorate ‘No Honking Day’ on June 14, 2023, in an effort to stop the practice of honking by drivers. According to a Deccan Herald report, the Mumbai Traffic Police urged drivers to refrain from blaring their horns in support of “No Honking Day.”
Only “ambulances, fire brigades and other vehicles on emergency duties” are permitted to sound their horns, Mumbai’s traffic control office advised all drivers and passengers in the city.
The Central Motor Vehicle Act, 1989’s Rule 119 regarding vehicle horns also contains noise pollution restrictions and guidelines for drivers to abide by, according to the Mumbai Traffic Police. According to the department, those who don’t make sure the Motor Vehicles Act and Environment Protection Act are followed will face consequences.
For the protection of pedestrians, cyclists, and other road users as well as the drivers and passengers of the vehicles, traffic laws and regulations are established.
Mumbai Traffic Police had previously introduced an e-challan system for city residents who violated traffic laws. The spot traffic ticket issued by the traffic police for a violation of the Motor Vehicles Act or traffic regulatory rules will be the electronic-challan system. “This service will consist of hand-held machines for Spot Fining System and on-the-spot fine collection and a formal printed receipt will be issued to the individual,” the Mumbai Traffic Police stated.