The roar of a jet plane, the rumble of a big rig, that shrill scream from the siren of a speeding emergency vehicle: The common but loud noises that keep you awake at night and agitate you througho… ...

In a recently reported case, the federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that honking is not a First Amendment-protected activity.

Next, we’ll be calling them bobbies. Some NYPD patrol-car cops have started using a British-style siren called the hi-lo, common in Europe but derided by many US police departments as feeble … ...

Though they use parts of the stereo, active noise cancellation systems work regardless of whether the audio system is on. They are particularly useful for canceling or reducing sounds produced by the ...

The country's transportation minister says he will introduce a measure to replace all vehicle horns with the sounds of traditional Indian musical instruments. He's also looking into changing sirens.

Why car horns, planes and sirens might be bad for your heart. February 6, 2018 (iStock) By Lindsey Bever. The roar of a jet plane, the rumble of a big rig, that shrill scream from the siren of a ...

Why car horns, planes and sirens might be bad for your heart. Lindsey Bever The Washington Post. The roar of a jet plane, the rumble of a big rig, ...