Pennsylvania § 4535 - Audible warning devices.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4535 — Audible warning devices., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4535. Audible warning devices.
(a) General rule.--Every motor vehicle operated on a highway shall be equipped with a horn or other audible warning device of a type approved in regulations of the department.
(b) Certain sound devices prohibited.--Except as specifically provided in this part or by regulations of the department, no vehicle operated on a highway shall be equipped with a siren, bell, whistle or any device emitting a similar sound or any unreasonably loud or harsh sound.
(c) Exceptions.--This section shall not apply to any special mobile equipment, commercial implement of husbandry or implement of husbandry that is not so equipped by the original manufacturer.
(June 23, 1982, P.L.605, No.171, eff. imd.; Dec. 18, 1992, P.L.1411, No.174, eff. 60 days)
1992 Amendment. Act 174 amended subsec. (c).
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 4535
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 4535 cover?
Section 4535 ("Audible warning devices.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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