I would like to get some fake train horns for my truck. Are they legal to honk at people with? 18 wheelers use some like them. I live in Houston if that counts...
2006-09-13 14:34:16 · 7 answers · asked by Austin M 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They are legal as long as it doesn't exceed the maximum decibels permitted in the state the truck is registered. I would just get a set of horns, a compressor and tank and bank on the Troopers not knowing how loud they are. I think train horns are around 140 decibels, most states limit horms (except trains and emergency vehicles) to 120 decibels.
If your state tests horns during vehicle inspections just stuff a pair of socks in them before the inspection.
2006-09-13 14:43:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose you can. I don't think you need that loud a warning device. Wear earplugs and expect to be pulled over.
If our train has several " no blow" crossings on its run downtown
I am sure the neighborhood association would have something to say to you...eventualy. But go for it.
2006-09-13 14:38:00 · answer #2 · answered by planksheer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're called air horns, and yes young fellow .. they are legal
2006-09-13 14:36:54 · answer #3 · answered by yukonjack 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think they are legal on any other vehicle. They are safety features for trains. They are not novelty items.
2006-09-13 14:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by pleeks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check local code i would think so
2006-09-13 14:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Raymond B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they wont even let mosques call to prayer
2006-09-13 14:35:39 · answer #6 · answered by masry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask your city...
2006-09-13 14:41:32 · answer #7 · answered by Roxy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋