Governor Babatunde Fashola of Lagos has declared today, October 15, the first “Horn Free” day in the state.
Drivers are expected to do without honking their horns to reduce noise pollution and emulate more developed societies where people only use horns in emergencies.
However, Lagos drivers might not yet be ready to go without their horns. Here are 5 reasons why:
Old Habits Die Hard: Lagos is one of the noisiest states in the country and people are so used to being loud that even commercial bike riders acquire horns that make them sound like an approaching trailer.
Pedestrians: There are more pedestrians in Lagos than there are drivers and a lot of these pedestrians don’t like to use the bridges provided. Drivers might need to honk to avoid hitting people who are walking on the roads.
Commercial Buses: Commercial buses aka Danfo are a major menace on Lagos roads. The drivers of these buses turn into roads as they like and stop at will. Other road users might have to honk their horns to alert such a driver of their approach to avoid getting hit.
Trailers: There are many large vehicles plying the roads in Lagos and a lot of them don’t have good brakes. Trailer drivers honk their horns to get people out of the way in case their brake decides to malfunction
Dangerous Driving: Road users in Lagos are famed for dangerous driving and that’s why almost every car in the state has a scratch or mark to prove it. Dangerous drivers need horns to avoid fatal accidents which can be caused by their crazy road antics.
Drivers are expected to do without honking their horns to reduce noise pollution and emulate more developed societies where people only use horns in emergencies.
However, Lagos drivers might not yet be ready to go without their horns. Here are 5 reasons why:
Old Habits Die Hard: Lagos is one of the noisiest states in the country and people are so used to being loud that even commercial bike riders acquire horns that make them sound like an approaching trailer.
Pedestrians: There are more pedestrians in Lagos than there are drivers and a lot of these pedestrians don’t like to use the bridges provided. Drivers might need to honk to avoid hitting people who are walking on the roads.
Commercial Buses: Commercial buses aka Danfo are a major menace on Lagos roads. The drivers of these buses turn into roads as they like and stop at will. Other road users might have to honk their horns to alert such a driver of their approach to avoid getting hit.
Trailers: There are many large vehicles plying the roads in Lagos and a lot of them don’t have good brakes. Trailer drivers honk their horns to get people out of the way in case their brake decides to malfunction
Dangerous Driving: Road users in Lagos are famed for dangerous driving and that’s why almost every car in the state has a scratch or mark to prove it. Dangerous drivers need horns to avoid fatal accidents which can be caused by their crazy road antics.
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