Sound a [Horn / Gong / Bell / Siren] Fitted to a Vehicle in Motion on a Restricted Road at Night

Definition of Night

For the purposes of this particular offenc it is prohibited between 2330 and 0700 hours.

CJS Offence Code: RC86095

Offence Wording: Sound a [Horn / Gong / Bell / Siren] Fitted to a Vehicle in Motion on a Restricted Road at Night

Contrary to regulation 99(1) of the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, section 42 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 of the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.

This offence carries a fine of £50 and no penalty points.

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Metropolitan Police Offence Code

The following information is intended for Metropolitan Police Officers who use a different coding system, this code being correct as of Form 4740 (October 2018) or Form 4741 (June 2018).

MetPol Offence Code: 416

Statute: (C) R99 – Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986

Notes: The offence and brief wording will be entered in full on the Traffic Offence Report.

MP416

Updated on 2021-11-12
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