• @[email protected]
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    -12 months ago

    Because, more often than not it’s used abusively and not for the actual purpose.

    Plus it’s a polluting loud noise that puts the onus of recognizing the danger of the vehicle on someone outside of it

    • Zoot
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      32 months ago

      Not sure where you live, but I’ve avoided numerous accidents thanks to being able to give a light honk and remind people to pay attention.

      If a car made me pay to honk, id probably just use the money to get a train horn.

      • @[email protected]
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        12 months ago

        But what about braking?

        I do support the train horn idea though, I’ve always wanted one for my bike

        • Zoot
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          22 months ago

          Braking is great, if you have 100+feet to brake, depending on where and how it happened, sure!

          For the very few times I need a horn, I NEED a horn.

          Also again, not sure where you live, but it feels like I’m the only person who uses my horn in my state, which is likely why its so damn effective.

        • @[email protected]
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          12 months ago

          braking and honking do not always apply to the same situations. both are necessary safety features that should absolutely not cost extra.