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Vehicle Code § 27001

ARTICLE 1. Horns, Sirens and Amplification Devices

Current as of September 28, 2026Veh. Code, § 27001Official source ↗

Amended by Stats. 1977, Ch. 993.

(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.