It is illegal to leave a child six years old or younger unattended in a motor vehicle:

Even if the child is secured in a child passenger restraint system.
If the child is under the supervision of a person twelve years old or older.
Only when the temperature is above 80°F degrees.
Only when the vehicle is parked in a restricted area.
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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