What are my responsibilities of owning a home alarm system? What will the San Carlos Police Department do when my alarm goes off?
First, you must get a permit for your alarm from the Police Department at (650) 802-4277. It is a misdemeanor to use an alarm system in San Carlos without a permit. All audible alarms must be installed or activated to automatically cease transmitting the audible signal within 10 minutes. A user or a representative should respond within one hour to the premises upon the request of the Police Department. The City of San Carlos has an ordinance that allows an alarm owner one false alarm per year. On the second and each succeeding alarm, you will incur a response fee of $60. Note that all of the above information does not apply to car alarms. No permit is required for alarms in your vehicle, and no penalties are issued for false alarms. However, if your car alarm is activated and does not shut itself off, it becomes a public nuisance, and the police may tow your car.
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