Is it illegal to leave your child alone in the car?

Is it illegal to leave my child alone in the car? The UK Government’s official website does not state any specific law against leaving your child unattended in the car, and there is no legal age at which you can leave your child alone. However, it is an offence to leave your child alone if it places them at risk and you could be prosecuted. What the NSPCC says about leaving a child alone in the carA spokesperson for the NSPCC previously told Newsquest that leaving young children alone does carry risks. They advised: “When left alone in a vehicle, young children can very quickly start to get anxious and distressed.