Define Excessive Use of Horn

My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: CA

The CVC states:

27001. (a) The driver of a motor vehicle when reasonably necessary to insure safe operation shall give audible warning with his horn.

(b) The horn shall not otherwise be used, except as a theft alarm system which operates as specified in Article 13 (commencing with Section 28085) of this chapter.

Amended Ch. 993, Stats. 1977. Effective January 1, 1978.


The code does not state what "excessive" means. Number of times the horn was used or the length of time it was used. If it was length, than how many seconds do you consider excessive? I am trying to beat this and any suggests are welcomed.

It's subjective. You want to give us the details?