Veh. Code, § 15603 · Chapter 1. General Provisions
Veh. Code, § 15603
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
The purpose of this division is to help prevent injuries to, and the death of, young children from the effects of being left alone in a motor vehicle, to help educate parents and caretakers about the dangers of leaving children alone in a motor vehicle, and to authorize a monetary fine to be imposed on a person for leaving a young child alone in a motor vehicle in circumstances that pose a life safety risk.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 855, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.
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