There are conditions that present a significant risk to the child's health or safety. Example: Leaving a child in a closed car on a very hot day.
The vehicle's engine is running, the keys are in the ignition, or both. Children can start or move the car causing injuries and/or deaths to themselves or others. An opportunist may (and many have) seize the moment to jump in and drive your car away, child still strapped in.
Violators may be fined and required to attend a community education program. If the child is injured, requires emergency medical services, or dies, then the penalties become more severe.
Also remember that pets also deserve the same care and should not be left unattended in a vehicle on a hot day.
This is from the DMV guide on leaving children in a car by them self. I do not agree in leaving LO's in a car while you shop, but to run in and grab something in a small store that you can see the LO the whole time, isnt illegal.
Why do people say that this statment says it is illega?
Suggestion:
When I have my niece and nephew with me and I need to run in and pay for Gas real quick. I lock my car doors and take my keys with me, Im in the store less than five minutes and out, but I would never ever leave my children or my niece and nephew in the car while I go in to shop or when I can not see the vehicle the entire time.
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