Florida § 860.17 - Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 860.17 — Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 860.17
What does Florida Statutes § 860.17 cover?
Section 860.17 ("Tampering with or interfering with motor vehicles or trailers.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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