The past few mornings, about 6 am, and one night at 11 pm I have been awoken by the beep-beep of a car horn. You know the kind when someone pulls up at a house and doesn’t want to get out and ring the door bell. I’ve done that when I’m picking up a friend and they know I’m coming at a specific time, but not at 6 am. Apparently this individual doesn’t understand that the houses on either side and the ones across the street can also hear the horn honking and may not be ready to wake up yet. At these times of days you need to just get out of your car and ring the doorbell. In fact, if you are wondering what hours honking your horn might be appropriate you might consider your local noise ordinance. Here in Albuquerque, our noise ordinance prohibits amplified noises which can be heard inside of a residence from 10pm to 7am most days and 9am on Sundays.

So, how should I handle the situation? I think I might sleep in my clothes one night if it continues so I can run down and speak to the individual. Or maybe I should talk to the people who live in the house where they are stopping? Maybe I’ll send a letter. I don’t know but if it persists something will have to be done. Any suggestions? Leave a comment.