Fla. Stat. 860.17
Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers

Whoever, without authority, willfully, maliciously, or intentionally tampers with, attempts to tamper with, or otherwise interferes with any motor vehicle or trailer of another which results in the cargo or contents of such motor vehicle or trailer becoming unloaded or damaged, or which results in the mechanical functions of such motor vehicle or trailer becoming inoperative or impaired, is guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. A second or subsequent conviction of any person violating this section is a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Source: Section 860.17 — Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0860.17 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

860.02
Carelessness of common carrier 860.03
Intoxicated servant of common carrier 860.04
Riding or attempting to ride on a railroad train with intent to ride free 860.05
Unauthorized person interfering with railroad train, cars, or engines 860.07
Unauthorized persons giving signals to railroad trains or engines 860.08
Interference with railroad signals prohibited 860.09
Interference with railroad track and other equipment prohibited 860.10
Disposing of duplicate switch keys of railroad companies 860.11
Injuring railroad structures 860.13
Operation of aircraft while intoxicated or in careless or reckless manner 860.14
Motor vehicle parts and accessories 860.15
Overcharging for repairs and parts 860.16
Aircraft piracy 860.17
Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers 860.20
Outboard motors 860.065
Commercial transportation 860.091
Violations of s 860.121
Crimes against railroad vehicles 860.142
Catalytic Converter Antitheft Act 860.145
Airbag Antitheft Act 860.146
Fake airbags 860.147
Import, sale, or installation of counterfeit, fake, or nonfunctional catalytic converters

Current through Fall 2025

§ 860.17. Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers's source at flsenate.gov

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Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._860.17

Original Source: Section 860.17 — Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0860.17 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).