diff --git a/board/main.c b/board/main.c
index b1dc68541..aaea95d08 100644
--- a/board/main.c
+++ b/board/main.c
@@ -241,7 +241,7 @@ static void tick_handler(void) {
           print(" seconds. Safety is set to SILENT mode.\n");
 
           if (controls_allowed_countdown > 0U) {
-            siren_countdown = 5U;
+            siren_countdown = 3U;
             controls_allowed_countdown = 0U;
           }