MumbaiMumbai Traffic Police launched ‘No Honking Day’ on Wednesday to control unnecessary noise pollution. Earlier this initiative was taken about 17 years back in 2006.
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 the horns of their vehicles 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. Environment Protection Act 1986. Except for ambulances, fire trucks and other on-duty emergency vehicles, all drivers and riders in Mumbai have been urged to refrain from honking on June 14 and other days.
Sumaira Abdulali of Awaaz Foundation, an anti-noise pollution crusader, 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 sufficient reason. We appeal to the police to ensure that this happens not only on this Wednesday, but on all subsequent days as well.”
Around 43 lakh vehicles ply on the roads of Mumbai, including two wheelers, three wheelers, cars, light and heavy motor vehicles, goods carriers etc.