in washington state, specifically in centralia?
the person was inside eating lunch at a fast food place.
what is the fine?
2007-02-09 07:54:48 · 9 answers · asked by brainiac 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yes. It is titled Unattended Motor Vehicle (RCW 46.61.600) The fine is $101.00. If you leave a child under age 16 in the same vehicle (RCW 46.61.685) you can be arrested on a misdemeanor (up to 90 days in jail).
2007-02-09 19:57:09 · answer #1 · answered by Combatcop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was a news segment recently telling us of a car that was stolen when the owner left it idling. The owner got a fine, because it's illegal in Washington, but if you were in Oregon, it would be legal
2007-02-09 16:08:21 · answer #2 · answered by no longer waiting 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You only leave the engine on, when warming it up, or looking for fluid leaks, or working on it. There is no need to have it run, while you eat lunch out some ware
2007-02-09 15:59:25 · answer #3 · answered by duster 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably - it is here in Texas ( a public hazard - children you see ! - not for making auto theft easy as you probably suspect ) ( it seems other people think so also - it's a shame that the safety aspect doesn't come first to mind )
and the actual charge ( here ) is - Leaving a running motor vehicle unattended. ( it applies even when it's in your driveway )
2007-02-09 15:58:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i never heard of it being illegal. unless the person looked like he was doing something he wasnt supposed to.... i know you can get a ticket if you leave your car to warm it up in the morning..
2007-02-09 18:02:26 · answer #5 · answered by Dont get Infected 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here is the state law: http://www.epa.gov/smartway/documents/420b06004.pdf
Here are the local municiapl codes: http://www.codepublishing.com/wa/centralia.html
2007-02-09 16:01:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes it is illegal. your car get stolen insurance company will not pay for it, either.
2007-02-09 15:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by duc602 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's legal.
2007-02-09 15:58:21 · answer #8 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why would anyone do that?! I'd ticket him for being stupid.
2007-02-09 15:56:59 · answer #9 · answered by Chester's Liver 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋