Florida § 316.86 - Exemption from liability for manufacturer when third party converts vehicle.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 316.86 — Exemption from liability for manufacturer when third party converts vehicle., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 316.86. Exemption from liability for manufacturer when third party converts vehicle.
The original manufacturer of a vehicle converted by a third party into an autonomous vehicle is not liable in, and shall have a defense to and be dismissed from, any legal action brought against the original manufacturer by any person injured due to an alleged vehicle defect caused by the conversion of the vehicle, or by equipment installed by the converter, unless the alleged defect was present in the vehicle as originally manufactured.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 316.86
What does Florida Statutes § 316.86 cover?
Section 316.86 ("Exemption from liability for manufacturer when third party converts vehicle.") 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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