§ 316.2675, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 316. STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL
Vehicle kill switches; prohibited uses.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
(1) A person may not use any device that can be remotely activated to disable a vehicle’s engine or to prevent a vehicle’s engine from starting unless he or she is:
(a) The owner of the vehicle;
(b) A law enforcement officer acting in the course and scope of his or her duties to prevent the commission of a felony; or
(c) Acting for or on behalf of a company that offers a subscription, recurring payment program, or lease in connection with the vehicle.
(2) A person who violates subsection (1) commits a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(3) This section does not apply to the manufacturer of a vehicle.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 3, ch. 2025-176.
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