Srinagar:-The Traffic Police Headquarters of Jammu & Kashmir has imposed a complete ban on the use of pressure horns across the Union Territory, following Supreme Court directions in SLP No. 25237/2010 (dated 10.12.2013).
Officials stated that using pressure horns is an offence under Section 190(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and violators may face a fine of up to ₹10,000 along with imprisonment of up to six months.
The ban includes all high-noise devices such as air pressure horns, musical horns, reverse horns, hooters, and trumpets.
According to the news agency Authorities have directed vehicle owners to remove such devices immediately as per Rule 119 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR), 1989.
Traffic Police have warned of strict enforcement across J&K and urged citizens to cooperate in reducing noise pollution.
Helpline numbers have also been issued: TCU Jammu (9419147732, 0191-2459048), TCU Srinagar (9469807526), TCU Ramban (9419993745, 01998-266686).—(SNO)
