{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"15603","citation":"Veh. Code, § 15603","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 6.7. UNATTENDED CHILD IN MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY ACT [15600. - 15632.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6.7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [15600. - 15603.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-6.7/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 855, Sec. 2.   Effective January 1, 2002.","effective":"2002-01-01","html":"<p>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.</p>","text":"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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/general-provisions-15603","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}