Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 280 - Department of Revenue
Chapter 30 - Division of Motor Vehicles
Subchapter 15 - Safety and Emissions
Part 4 - Rules, Regulations and Standards for the Inspection of Motorcycles, Motor Scooters and Other Motor-Driven Cycles
Section 280-RICR-30-15-4.13 - Horn

Universal Citation: 280 RI Code of Rules 30 15 4.13

Current through September 18, 2024

A. Every cycle is required to be equipped with a horn in good working order and capable of emitting sound that is audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than two hundred feet (200'), but no horn or other horn device shall emit an unreasonably loud or harsh sound or whistle.

B. The horn button must be located within easy reach of the operator.

C. Check cycle (except police cycles) for any bell or siren that is not authorized.

D. Cause for rejection:

1. A horn is unreasonably loud;

2. It has any unauthorized siren, bell or wolf whistle;

3. The horn is not securely fastened;

4. The horn requires the manual grounding of wire to be operative;

5. The horn is out of reach of driver's normal operating position; or

6. The horn is not audible under normal conditions at two hundred feet (200').

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