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Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with motor runningPenalty.

(1) It is unlawful for any person, while operating or in charge of a vehicle, to park or willfully allow such vehicle to stand upon a public highway or in a public place with its motor running, leaving a minor child or children under the age of sixteen years unattended in the vehicle.
(2) Any person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon a second or subsequent conviction for a violation of this section, the department shall revoke the operator's license of such person.

NOTES:

Rules of court: Bail in criminal traffic offense casesMandatory appearanceCrRLJ 3.2.
IntentEffective date2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.
Leaving children unattended in parked automobile while entering tavern, etc.: RCW 9.91.060.
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