Taxis have been banned from beeping to let people know they are outside because it lowers their image. Transport chiefs in Lancashire also want to introduce dress and behaviour codes, according to the Lancashire Evening Post.
But the idea has not gone down well with taxi drivers who described it as a "stupid" ban.
They say banning them from beeping when they arrive to pick up a customer could leave them vulnerable to violence on some of Preston's toughest estates.
They want to stay in their car for personal safety.
Mick Rooney, who runs Ribbleton Taxis, said: "The job is getting more and more dangerous. As soon as you get out of the vehicle you're at risk. I will continue sounding my horn – I'll end up in court about it."
According to the paper, Mike Thorpe, of Preston Council, said anyone breaking the rule would get written advice, followed by a written warning and then called before the taxi sub-committee.
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