State Laws Regarding Children in Vehicles
- Baby OK
- Dec 13, 2016
- 1 min read
Did you know that each state has their own laws regarding children in vehicles? And that only 19 states actually have laws specific to children being left in a car?
Baby OK is located in FL...here is some information on Florida State Law: 316.6135 Leaving children unattended or unsupervised in motor vehicles; penalty; authority of law enforcement officer. (1) A parent, legal guardian, or other person responsible for a child younger than 6 years of age may not leave such child unattended or unsupervised in a motor vehicle: (a) For a period in excess of 15 minutes; (b) For any period of time if the motor of the vehicle is running or the health of the child is in danger.
There is also a Nationwide Good Samaritan Law.
It reads: Unattended Persons and Animals in Motor Vehicles: Providing immunity from civil liability for damage to a motor vehicle related to the rescue of a person or animal under certain circumstances; providing applicability, etc.
Effective Date: March 8, 2016
For more information on state laws regarding children in vehicles, please visit a great resource, Kids and Cars.
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