What does the no honking sign look like?
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The no honking sign features a white background with a black horn symbol enclosed in a red circle and crossed out by a diagonal line. This sign indicates that vehicles are prohibited from honking in the designated area. The sign is placed where honking is prohibited, with auxiliary signs specifying the restricted time periods and scope if necessary. Locations where no honking signs are typically installed: Roads near noise-sensitive areas such as schools should have no honking signs; Entrances to designated no-honking zones in cities must display no honking signs; Sections of roads or areas where traffic management or environmental requirements necessitate a ban on vehicle honking should be marked with no honking signs. Violating the no honking regulation, according to Article 62(8) of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and Article 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China, "those who honk in prohibited zones or road sections" will be subject to warnings or fines by traffic police authorities.
I've been driving for twenty years and remember this no-honking sign particularly well. It's a round red circle with a horn symbol inside crossed out by a diagonal line – instantly understandable as a no-honking zone. Commonly seen in residential areas, near hospital entrances, or around schools, I drive extra carefully when passing these spots since unnecessary honking not only disturbs people's rest but could also get you fined by the police. Last time I was driving through the neighborhood at night, I almost instinctively honked but thankfully spotted the sign in time. These urban traffic signs remind us to avoid noise-related troubles, especially considering the elderly and children. Once you develop the habit, commuting becomes safer and streets stay much quieter. I’d advise beginners to study traffic manuals thoroughly to familiarize themselves with such signs – it saves a lot of hassle.
