Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407:clause:1_34
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00407
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 34
Character Range: 70307–71777

34  Horns, alarms etc
 (1) A motor vehicle must be fitted with at least 1 horn or other device that can give sufficient audible warning to other road users of the approach or position of the vehicle.
 (2) A motor vehicle must not be fitted with a device that can make a sound like the sound of a siren, exhaust whistle, compression whistle or repeater horn.
 (3) However, subrule (2) does not apply to:
 (a) a police vehicle; or
 (b) an emergency vehicle; or
 (c) a transport enforcement vehicle; or
 (d) an Australian Protective Service vehicle; or
 (e) a vehicle in the service of the Australian Border Force (within the meaning of the Australian Border Force Act 2015); or
 (f) an Airservices Australia vehicle; or
 (g) a vehicle at least 25 years old that is fitted as a police or emergency vehicle if:
 (i) the vehicle is used for exhibition purposes; or
 (ii) it is part of a collection of former police or emergency vehicles; or
 (h) an anti‑theft alarm if the alarm cannot be operated while the vehicle's ignition is on.
 (4) Also, a motor vehicle may be fitted with a device that emits a regular, intermittent sound while the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear.
 (5) The device must not be louder than is necessary so the driver, and a person near the vehicle, can hear the device when it is operating.
 (6) The provision of the relevant ADR that corresponds to subrule (2) applies to a vehicle as if that provision did not contain a reference to a bell.