All About Florida’s Catalytic Converter Laws
Florida’s state law requires all vehicles to have their OEM catalytic converter or an aftermarket EPA-approved catalytic converter.
Written by Talullah Blanco
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
Tampering with a catalytic converter is illegal in Florida, as is selling or trading a vehicle with a dismantled or missing catalytic converter. Florida lawmakers are currently considering SB 306, which would make aspects of catalytic converter theft a felony. Simple ways to protect your catalytic converter include installing an anti-theft device, parking in a well-lit area, and engraving identification information into the converter.
Tampering with a catalytic converter is illegal in Florida, as is selling or trading a vehicle with a dismantled or missing catalytic converter. Florida lawmakers are currently considering SB 306, which would make aspects of catalytic converter theft a felony. Simple ways to protect your catalytic converter include installing an anti-theft device, parking in a well-lit area, and engraving identification information into the converter.
Florida’s catalytic converter laws
Drive a vehicle without a catalytic converter (OEM or EPA-approved aftermarket) Drive a vehicle that has failed an emissions test Drive a vehicle that emits visible emissions from the exhaust pipe for a continuous period of five seconds Tamper with a catalytic converter Sell, lease, or trade a vehicle with a catalytic converter that has been dismantled, removed, or rendered ineffective
In the same location as the original The same type as the original The correct model for your vehicle Properly installed in the exhaust system Accompanied by the installer’s warranty information card
Penalties for driving without a catalytic converter in Florida
What you need to know about catalytic converter theft
How to keep your catalytic converter safe
Get an anti-theft device : For just $300, you can have a metal cage installed around your catalytic converter and never have to worry about theft again! Find a safe parking space : If you can’t park in a garage or driveway, park in a well-lit area to deter theft. Get your catalytic converter engraved : Etching your license plate or VIN number into your catalytic converter will make it more difficult to sell and discourage thieves.
Insurance coverage for catalytic converter theft
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