California Vehicle Code

§ 15620

VEH § 15620 Effective Jan 1, 2003Div. 6.7 · Ch. 2

Statute text

(a)A parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child who is 6 years of age or younger may not leave that child inside a motor vehicle without being subject to the supervision of a person who is 12 years of age or older, under either of the following circumstances:

(1)Where there are conditions that present a significant risk to the child’s health or safety.

(2)When the vehicle’s engine is running or the vehicle’s keys are in the ignition, or both.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 664, Sec. 222. Effective January 1, 2003.