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You stop at a store for a few minutes. You want to leave your 11-year-old son in the car in the store's parking lot, with the engine running to keep the heater on. Which statement is correct?
Correct answer: It is illegal, because he is under 16 and the motor is running
Why
A child alone in a running car can move the car, or can be hurt by heat or exhaust gas. The guide also says that leaving a child under 12 alone in a parked car is a crime. A police officer may remove a child or an animal from a car to protect them.
Verified against Washington Driver Guide · General parking rules · p. 144, 145
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