Moreno Valley does not publish a car-alarm-specific section in its municipal code, but persistent or unattended vehicle alarms fall under the general noise standards in MVMC Chapter 9.08 and California Vehicle Code Section 22651.5, which authorizes towing of vehicles with continuously sounding alarms.
Moreno Valley regulates car alarms through MVMC Chapter 9.08 (General Development Standards), which caps audible alarm and attention-attracting devices at 55 dBA at the property line in commercial zones, and through state-level California Vehicle Code Section 22651.5. Under Vehicle Code 22651.5, a peace officer may have a vehicle removed when its alarm system has been triggered and continues to emit sound for a continuous period of 20 minutes or more, provided that 20 minutes have elapsed since the responsible person was contacted or reasonable attempts have been made. Repeated false-alarm activations on the same property can also be cited by code compliance as a public nuisance. Owners are responsible for ensuring alarms have a maximum continuous sounding time (most factory-installed alarms self-silence after 30 seconds to a few minutes per FMVSS).
Continuously sounding alarms can be towed under Cal. Veh. Code 22651.5 after 20 minutes (tow + storage fees apply, typically $250-$500+). Repeated nuisance alarm activations can be cited under MVMC Title 1 general penalty (up to $100 first, $200 second, $500 third within one year per Cal. Gov. Code §36900). To report: Moreno Valley Police non-emergency 951-486-6700 or Code Compliance 951-413-3340.
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