Garland has no car-alarm-specific rule, but prolonged or repeated alarm sounding is covered under Chapter 22 unreasonable noise provisions.
Chapter 22, Article V prohibits any unreasonably loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noise. A vehicle alarm that sounds continuously or repeatedly without cause can be cited as an unreasonable noise. There is no dedicated maximum duration in the code, but enforcement is based on disturbance to nearby residents and the ambient +15 dB(A) standard for stationary sources in residential areas. Vehicle owners should repair malfunctioning alarms promptly.
Unreasonable noise is a Class C misdemeanor. Officers may issue citations on complaint, and repeat offenses can lead to increased fines up to $500 per day under the general penalty.
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