NYC Administrative Code

§ 24-239 — Audible burglar alarm or audible status indicator may be disconnected.

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What is NYC AC § 24-239?

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This section grants police department members the authority to disconnect audible burglar alarms or status indicators on motor vehicles during activation. It also requires vehicle operators to display their local police precinct's contact information when parked in public areas. Applies to operators of motor vehicles with installed audible alarms.

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§ 24-239 Audible burglar alarm or audible status indicator may be disconnected.

AC § 24-239

(a)Notwithstanding the provisions of section 24-238, any member of the police department shall have the right to take such steps as may be reasonable and necessary to disconnect any audible burglar alarm or audible status indicator that is installed on a motor vehicle at any time during the period of its activation.

(b)The operator of any motor vehicle on which an audible burglar alarm or audible status indicator has been installed shall when parked on a public highway or parking lot open to the public, prominently display the number and telephone number of the owner's local police precinct where information shall be on file to permit communication with the owner of such vehicle. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/113.

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