posted on Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 AM
by
klehan
Greenville, NC, Reduces False Alarm Fees
The
Greenville, NC, council unanimously voted to reduce the fines charged under its year-old false-alarm ordinance.
Individuals and businesses with an alarm system are required to register the system with the police annually. A non-permitted system owner faces a fine of $200 if police respond to a false alarm. Police Chief William Anderson said one of the rule changes would allow people to avoid the fine if they register the system for $45 after the first response.
No penalty will be levied for a first or second response to a false alarm under the new rules. A $25 fine will be issued for a third and fourth false alarm; fifth and sixth — $50; seventh and beyond — $100 each.