Florida Statutes 316.86 – Exemption from liability for manufacturer when third party converts vehicle
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Terms Used In Florida Statutes 316.86
- Autonomous vehicle: means any vehicle equipped with an automated driving system. See Florida Statutes 316.003
- Person: means any individual, firm, company, agency, organization, partnership, corporation, association, trust, or other business entity of any kind whatsoever. See Florida Statutes 316.193
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.