As temperatures get colder during the night in Louisiana, some residents may wake up to find the interior of their car much too cold or frost covering the windows.

Many may decide to start their car to warm it up and then wait inside where it's warm, however, doing so may be considered illegal .

What Louisiana state law says about leaving your car running unattended

In Louisiana, you cannot leave a vehicle running unattended, as the law requires you to stop the motor, lock the ignition, remove the key and set the brake before leaving a vehicle.

"No person driving or in charge of any motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without first stopping the motor, locking the ignition, removing the key, and effectively setting the brake thereon, and, when standing upon any grade,

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