Will honking in a no-honking zone result in penalty points?

[HadleyLynn]

Honking in a no-honking zone usually results in a 3-point penalty. Driving a motor vehicle and honking in prohibited areas or road sections is not allowed. Drivers' indiscriminate honking not only affects citizens' normal travel but also creates disharmonious noise in a civilized city, making it necessary to enforce honking violations through surveillance. According to Articles 62 and 90 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, violators may receive a warning or a fine and be penalized with 3 points. No-honking zones include: Honking is prohibited in residential areas, schools, hospitals, or congested road sections, especially when drivers honk aggressively to urge pedestrians crossing the road. Drivers honking when other vehicles change lanes or obstruct their path. Honking aggressively to urge slower-starting vehicles or those driving slowly in front. Many regions now have honking surveillance systems in place. If a driver violates honking regulations, they will be captured on camera and penalized according to relevant laws.

[ORiver]

I've seen this happen a lot on the road. Honking in no-honking zones will definitely result in penalty points. The new traffic regulations clearly stipulate a 1-point deduction. Last time, Old Zhang was rushing to send his child to the hospital and honked, only to be caught red-handed by the acoustic monitoring system at the intersection. He regretted it only after receiving the ticket at home. Nowadays, many urban areas like hospital surroundings, school gates, and old residential communities are equipped with such high-tech devices that monitor 24/7. Fines aren't necessarily issued every time, but the 1-point deduction is unavoidable. If you happen to accumulate 12 points by the end of your license cycle, you'll have to retake the course. I believe the most important thing when driving is to anticipate road conditions in advance. If you're really in a hurry, flashing your headlights twice to alert the car in front is much more civilized than honking.

[AnthonyLee]

As a driving instructor coaching students, I always emphasize the importance of no-honking zones. When you see a sign with a horn inside a red circle crossed by a diagonal line, pay special attention – honking in such areas directly violates traffic prohibitions. Under the new regulations, electronic police enforcement has become extremely strict, with penalties starting at 1 demerit point plus a minimum fine of 20 yuan. The key point is that honking near schools disrupts classes and disturbs patients near hospitals – it's completely unnecessary. The most practical method I teach students: during morning/evening rush hour traffic jams, either detour in advance or wait patiently – never give in to the itch to honk. Nowadays, dashcams all have audio recording functions, and getting reported by other drivers can create unnecessary trouble.

[MaliaFitz]

When volunteering at the community traffic station, we often encounter drivers inquiring about horn usage. Here's a clear explanation: Honking in areas marked with no-horn signs will result in a 1-point deduction on the 12123 traffic management app, with fines ranging from 20 to 200 yuan depending on the circumstances. Last month in our neighborhood, a driver honked at 10 PM in a residential area and was reported, resulting in a 150-yuan fine and point deduction. In fact, honking during urban traffic congestion doesn't solve problems but adds to noise pollution. We recommend keeping mints in your car to stay calm when frustrated; opening windows for ventilation can also help relieve stress. Always pay attention to roadside signs – some no-horn zones now use LED screens for dynamic alerts, especially around schools during exam periods when enforcement is stricter.