Legal Question in Traffic Law in California
locking a child in a car
Is there any specific law that effectively states that it is prohibited by law to lock
a child in a parked car and leave that child unattended for any period of time?
Asked on 10/12/05, 12:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: locking a child in a car
Vechicle code section 15620 refers to leaving a child in a car un attended. If the child is injured or the circumstances present a high risk of injury to the child then Penal code Section 273a may apply.
Answered on 10/18/05, 12:54 am
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