DeSoto's noise ordinance addresses car alarms and other unattended vehicle alarms as a common source of neighborhood disturbance. Alarms that sound continuously for more than 5-15 minutes (depending o
DeSoto's noise ordinance addresses car alarms and other unattended vehicle alarms as a common source of neighborhood disturbance. Alarms that sound continuously for more than 5-15 minutes (depending on specific ordinance language) can be declared a nuisance, and owners may be cited. Repeat offenders—alarms that activate false-positive regularly—can face escalating penalties. Vehicle owners are expected to maintain alarm sensitivity properly to prevent wind, passing traffic, or trivial events from triggering the siren. In extreme cases where owners cannot be reached, police may take steps to disable the alarm, with costs potentially passed to the owner.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Desoto code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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