It’s a fact of life: cities are noisy and towns are quiet except for my dog barking all the time. We all accept that, don’t we?
But no! New York is trying to keep the noise level down now by reminding its cab drivers that their horns or “claxon” (really, cab drivers barely speak English and we’re using that term??) should only be used in cases of “imminent danger” or be slapped with a $350 fine.
“Imminent danger”?? That’s supposed to cut the honking? Seems like in New York City, imminent danger in relation to taxis would cover pretty much all the time.
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not in favor of honking. Not that long ago I spent a sleepless night in downtown Victoria, B.C. (population what? 412?) in a building, with windows permanently sealed closed, on the 4th floor, and still the street noise drove me nuts.
Yes, I am that princess.
Meanwhile, NYC is working with Nissan to come up with a “less offensive” horn for cabs.
What would that be? They don’t actually know. What would get your attention but in a sweet, friendly way? Maybe a British voice, like the British GPS lady, with speakers outside on the car. Lovie, could you scoot your bottom out of the way, please?
But because it’s all about me, can that technology be applied to make a dog’s bark less offensive? Or maybe a kid’s whine? That’s where the money is, Nissan.
Got any less offensive honk sound suggestions?
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