Florida Statutes

Fla. Stat. § 316.2675 (2025)

Vehicle kill switches; prohibited uses.

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316.2675 Vehicle kill switches; prohibited uses.—
(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.
History.—s. 3, ch. 2025-176.

Arrestable Offenses under F.S. 316.2675

M = misdemeanor · F = felony · degree: F=1st S=2nd T=3rd
§316.2675PUBLIC ORDER CRIMESUSE UNAUTHORIZED REMOTE VEHICLE KILL SWITCHM · 2nd

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