{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"27001","citation":"Veh. Code, § 27001","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES [24000. - 28246.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Other Equipment [27000. - 28160.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Horns, Sirens and Amplification Devices [27000. - 27007.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-12/chapter-5/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 993.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) The driver of a motor vehicle when reasonably necessary to insure safe operation shall give audible warning with his horn.</p><p>(b) The horn shall not otherwise be used, except as a theft alarm system which operates as specified in Article 13 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/veh/28085\">28085</a>) of this chapter.</p>","text":"(a) The driver of a motor vehicle when reasonably necessary to insure safe operation shall give audible warning with his horn. (b) The horn shall not otherwise be used, except as a theft alarm system which operates as specified in Article 13 (commencing with Section 28085) of this chapter.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/horns-sirens-and-amplification-devices-27001","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}