What are the laws about horns and sirens?

In South Carolina, laws regarding horns and sirens are outlined in Title 56, Chapter 17 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. Generally speaking, these laws specify when and where horns or sirens may be used on a vehicle. Horns must be audible from a distance of at least 200 feet and must be used only as a warning or signal. They can be used in non-residential areas, on public roads, and on the open seas. If the vehicle is not on a public road, the horn must not be sounded for more than a continuous period of 1 minute. Sirens can only be used when authorized by law, and only by police cars and other publicly owned vehicles in the event of an emergency. It is illegal to use a siren or any device giving the same sound for any other purpose. Overall, it is important to remember that horns and sirens are not to be used as a way to annoy or irritate other drivers. South Carolina’s Automobile Law is in place to ensure the safety of all drivers and pedestrians on the roads and highways.

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