It is illegal to leave a child six years old or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:
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Only when the temperature is above 80°F degrees.
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If the child is under the supervision of a person twelve years old or older.
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Only when the vehicle is parked in a restricted area.
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Even if the child is secured in a child passenger restraint system.
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Explanation
Leaving a child unattended in a vehicle is never a good idea. In California, it is against the law to leave a child six years old or younger alone in a vehicle, even if the child is in a passenger restraint system. The child may be left under the supervision of a person twelve years old or older.
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