Delaware · Delaware Code — Title 21, Motor Vehicles

Del. Code (Title 21) § 4182: Unattended motor vehicle

What this law says, in plain English

A person in charge of an unattended motor vehicle must stop the engine, lock the ignition, remove the key, set the brake, and turn wheels to the curb on grades. Remote starters are exempt if the key remains required to operate the vehicle.

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