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Fordfan4life199 04-10-2010 10:50 PM

Train Horns
 
Hey I live in Northeastern NC and I am thinkin about puttin some train horns on my truck. I know they are illegal to use but not have. Anyone know how much that ticket would be if a cop catches you?

CedartownDawg 04-10-2010 11:00 PM

I'd say it'd be your standard noise violation ticket, if you even got a ticket. Most cops will let you off if it's your first time for that sort of violation.

PhilipFry 04-11-2010 09:08 AM

Just don't blow them near any cops.

What are you thinking of getting, K3LA, K5LA, P3?

freekyFX4 04-11-2010 09:09 AM

I have a K5LA and it's the most fun I have ever had in a truck. Okay, maybe not the most, but close!

tequilajohnson 04-11-2010 11:51 AM

What do train horns have to do with offroading?

4.2trimble 04-11-2010 12:17 PM


Originally Posted by tequilajohnson (Post 4174237)
What do train horns have to do with offroading?

thats the only reason i even opened this thread... you beat me to it

coobies5 04-11-2010 12:27 PM

lol, when i get pulled over and the cop tells me that those horns are illegal, i tell him they are for offroad use and then he goes back to whatever he pulled me over for.

rednoved 04-11-2010 12:33 PM

Maybe an excessive use of the horn?

Fordfan4life199 04-11-2010 01:13 PM

hey easy tequilajohnson im new to this site and still learning. ight? im not sure wat type im gettin yet. i want some that are purdy loud but not to much and for a food price. How much is an excessive use of the horn ticket, like dollar amount? Because I aint got one yet.

PhilipFry 04-12-2010 10:20 AM


Originally Posted by Fordfan4life199 (Post 4174340)
How much is an excessive use of the horn ticket, like dollar amount? Because I aint got one yet.

Look it up in your local state/local laws. For NC you have GS 20-125 which says:

(a) Every motor vehicle when operated upon a highway shall be equipped with a horn in good working order capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of not less than 200 feet, and it shall be unlawful, except as otherwise provided in this section, for any vehicle to be equipped with or for any person to use upon a vehicle any siren, compression or spark plug whistle or for any person at any time to use a horn otherwise than as a reasonable warning or to make any unnecessary or unreasonable loud or harsh sound by means of a horn or other warning device. All such horns and warning devices shall be maintained in good working order and shall conform to regulation not inconsistent with this section to be promulgated by the Commissioner.

How old are you that the amount of the fine is your biggest concern? Odds are the ticket will also demand the removal of the non-compliant hardware. Like if you get a ticket for illegal window tint, you'll have to remove the tint in addition to the ticket.

06xlt4x4 04-12-2010 10:56 AM


Originally Posted by Fordfan4life199 (Post 4174340)
hey easy tequilajohnson im new to this site and still learning. ight? im not sure wat type im gettin yet. i want some that are purdy loud but not to much and for a food price. How much is an excessive use of the horn ticket, like dollar amount? Because I aint got one yet.

Just don't be dumb with it and you'll be fine. 400-500 is a decent price for a kit. A true train horn like the Nathans will be more.

coobies5 04-12-2010 11:18 AM


Originally Posted by 06xlt4x4 (Post 4175555)
Just don't be dumb with it and you'll be fine. 400-500 is a decent price for a kit. A true train horn like the Nathans will be more.

this is true
air horns are almost as loud as some train horns.
the shockers hornblasters has is pretty loud for what they are.

Fordfan4life199 04-12-2010 04:13 PM

hey that helps PhilipFry that helps alot. Im 16. and that isnt that bad for a kit. and all man i have watched like every video by hornblasters. they have some awesome sets and loud a** horns.

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