Leaving children unattended in standing vehicle with motor running—Penalty.
Applied in 3 court decisions — leading case City of Redmond v. Bagby (2005)
Most recently applied in 434 N.J. Super. 154 - Department of Children and Families, Division of Child protection and Permanency v. E.D.-o. (January 2014)
2003 c 53 s 246; 1990 c 250 s 57; 1961 c 151 s 2
(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.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.