But a viral TikTok video showing a police officer pulling over a driver for excessive honking in Kuala Lumpur has got motorists asking questions. Can you really be fined for honking your horn too much in Malaysia? Verdict:TRUEExcessive or unreasonable use of a car horn is a traffic offence in Malaysia and can result on a fine, according to a fact-check by MyCheck.my. "No motor vehicle driver on the road may sound the horn excessively to the point of causing a disturbance," he said. The public is also advised not to provoke or retaliate if they encounter a driver honking excessively or disturbing public order, and to instead leave the matter to the authorities to handle.

Source: The Star March 25, 2026 04:49 UTC