{"id":10647,"date":"2021-07-12T16:04:52","date_gmt":"2021-07-12T16:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=10647"},"modified":"2022-07-22T11:49:28","modified_gmt":"2022-07-22T11:49:28","slug":"leaving-child-alone-car-dangers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/leaving-child-alone-car-dangers\/","title":{"rendered":"Dangers of Leaving Your Child Alone in the Car"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leaving a child alone in a car is a punishable offence in many countries including the UAE. It is prohibited because it can lead to dire consequences. While it sounds like irresponsible behaviour, sometimes parents accidentally leave their child locked in a car. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This guide covers all the major dangers of leaving your child unattended in a vehicle, the fines associated with this act of negligence and tips to prevent such an accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major Risks of Leaving a Child Alone in a Car<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Children over five years of age can easily reach for the front seat and start playing with car controls \u2013 this can have serious repercussion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, not only is this irresponsible, but it can also lead to dangerous consequences. Some major dangers of leaving your child alone in a car include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Heat stroke  <\/li>
  2. Putting the car in acceleration  <\/li>
  3. Walking out of the car  <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Fines for Leaving Your Child Alone in a Car in the UAE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Under the UAE\u2019s child rights laws, parents or caretakers who leave their child alone in a car unattended can face jail time of up to 10 years and a hefty fine. Moreover, children who are below the age of 10 cannot sit in the front passenger seat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In fact, to remind parents about the consequences and fines pertaining to this negligence, Abu Dhabi police runs awareness campaigns on their social media pages. During summers, Abu Dhabi police shares a “Summer Safe” campaign reminding parents or guardians that leaving children unattended in a vehicle is a crime punishable by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The said punishment falls under the UAE Child’s Rights Law, also known as Wadeema\u2019s Law. The fine amount is determined by the judge based on the case. The Child’s Rights Law aims to protect the rights of children pertaining to physical, mental and emotional well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    How to Prevent the Situation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Keep reminders to prevent yourself from forgetting your child in the car<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Never leave your child unattended in the vehicle on purpose, even if you have to go to the grocery store for five minutes, take your child along. Leaving your child alone in a car on purpose is plain negligence. On the other hand, though it sounds a little far-fetched, parents can forget their child in the car, owing to busy schedules and increased stress levels. To prevent yourself from leaving your child alone in the car follow these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n