Reminding motorists that a vehicle’s horn is “not a means of communication,” Qatar’s Ministry of Interior has posted a list of tips on its Facebook page outlining horn etiquette.

The advice explains when it’s appropriate to use your horn, such as:

• To avoid imminent traffic accidents due to sudden braking, obstructing of traffic, etc;
• To alert pedestrians crossing the road that they are in danger; and
• To avoid collision with animals crossing or standing in the road.

There are also times when it’s NOT ok to use your horn, such as:

• To express frustration at another motorist;
• To say “hello” to friends you pass on the road;
• To “magically” clear a traffic jam; and
• To get the attention of a grocer while sitting in your car.

MOI refers anyone with more questions to Traffic Law No. 19/2007, adding that the law prohibits honking near hospitals, schools and other places of “public importance.”

Would you add anything to this etiquette list? Thoughts?