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Junk-filled airbag compartment in Florida Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Florida legislative session

In Florida criminal law, “Junk-filled airbag compartment” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.

What does “Junk-filled airbag compartment” mean in Florida criminal law?

“Junk-filled airbag compartment” means an airbag compartment that is filled with any substance that does not function in the same manner or to the same extent as an airbag to protect vehicle occupants in a vehicle crash. (Fla. Stat. § 860.146)

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