You know how you get that all-of-a-sudden-out-of-nowhere strike of knowledge. Yeah, I was there today. I was standing in line at the DMV today waiting to get my car registered. There was a moment, in the hot, grump-filled office, in which I made the connection between car registration and alarm permit registration.
You see, while the time and money that it takes to register a car is somewhat painful—especially since all we walk away with is a measly sticker—we do it. We do it because it is the law, and because there are consequences for not obeying the law. Alarm permit and vehicle registration are equally important and should be treated as such. Some of the consequences of not registering your alarm permit can include:
Fines and citations. Those who do not register their alarm permit can be charged considerable fines. And sometimes the fines increase for each alarm occurrence. The fee to register your alarm is usually reasonable and much more worth it than paying fines when emergency agencies are dispatched to your home.
No police response. Some agencies refuse to respond to alarms in cases where the permit registration has not been complete. Without an alarm permit in this case, you won’t get the help you need when you need it.
Now, I must say, not all of us are required to get an alarm permit. So, how do you know if you need one, you ask? It’s simple. Contact your alarm monitoring company, call your city, check your city’s website, or contact your local police department.
Just like it is your responsibility to keep your car registration up-to-date, it is up to you to determine and register an alarm permit if one is required.
