MumbaiTo control unnecessary noise pollution, Mumbai Traffic Police started ‘No Honking Day’ on Wednesday. Earlier, the initiative was taken in 2006, about 17 years ago.
The officer said, “Unnecessary honking causes noise pollution in the environment and also adversely affects human health. We urge motorists to respond positively to ‘No Honking Day’ by not honking their vehicles.
The Mumbai Traffic Police has also recommended all motorists to check that their vehicles’ horns comply with Rule 119 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Police have warned that anyone who honks their vehicle excessively will face consequences under the Motor Vehicles Act and it. Environment Protection Act of 1986. Except for ambulances, fire trucks and other on-duty emergency vehicles, all drivers and riders in Mumbai have been urged to avoid honking on June 14 and other days.
Anti-noise pollution crusader Sumaira Abdulali of ‘Awaaz Foundation’ said, “It is the need of the hour. Awaaz has done several sessions with the police on this menace and we have studied the ill-effects of honking without adequate reasons. To ensure that this happens not only on this Wednesday, but also on all the days following it.
Around 43 lakh vehicles ply on the roads of Mumbai, which include two wheelers, three wheelers, cars, light and heavy motor vehicles, goods vehicles etc.