§ 7-2 Prohibited devices.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 7-2 (2026)

(a)Audible status indicator prohibited.

The owner, lessee, or operator of a vehicle may not have in operation any audible status indicator.

(b)Activation to be by contact or remote device.

The owner, lessee, or operator of a vehicle may not have in operation any vehicle alarm system that is capable of being activated other than by:

(1)

direct physical contact with the vehicle; or

(2)

the use of an individual remote activation device that is designed to be used with the alarm system of the vehicle.

(c)Automatic turn-off.

The owner, lessee, or operator of a vehicle may not have in operation any vehicle alarm system unless the system:

(1)

automatically terminates its audible response within 3 minutes of being activated; and

(2)

will not be reactivated other than by one of the methods specified in subsection (b) of this section.

History: Ord. 98-263