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Honking by motorists is the largest source of noise pollution in developing countries. The indiscriminate use of horn is due to lack of patience of road users to follow rules and regulations. Everybody wants to reach everywhere first! Indiscipline is the root cause of such rash driving using the power of one's shrill horn. Our growing sumptuousness makes us more anti-social, and loud obnoxious public behaviour appears to be the norm. While many drivers resort to using horn unnecessarily due to lack of awareness regarding the negative effects of noise pollution; however, most of them do it due to the lack of civic sense. Motorists are also in a hurry at traffic signals. Unnecessary honking and using shrill horns are a menace and we need to appeal to all citizens to help curb it because no rule will help unless the driver changes his / her mindset. Lowering the decibel levels is a priority, and we have to educate people and if they still persist with honking, corrective action should be taken.
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