Excessive noise prohibited

Excessive noise prohibited: what it means

Sign R206

What it means

This sign prohibits noise.

What you must do

Do not use your hooter for 100 metres after passing the sign. If the noise level of your vehicle is high, you may not drive past the sign.

Where you see it

On any public road, usually near hospitals, churches and homes for the aged.

Remember

No hooter for 100 metres after the sign.

Test yourself

Question 1
Which ONE of the following is NOT a place near which the Excessive noise prohibited sign is usually displayed?
- A Shopping centres
- B Homes for the aged
- C Hospitals
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Answer: A: Shopping centres
The sign is usually near hospitals, churches and homes for the aged, not near shopping centres.
Question 2
Which of these signs is displayed to prohibit noise?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture C
The Excessive noise prohibited sign is there to prohibit noise.
Question 3
The noise level of your vehicle is high and you reach an Excessive noise prohibited sign. What does the sign require?
- A You may not proceed past the sign
- B You may proceed past the sign at a reduced speed
- C You may proceed, provided that you do not sound the hooter
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Answer: A: You may not proceed past the sign
If the noise level of your vehicle is high, you may not drive past the sign.

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