Beginning in what year were converter dollies required to be manufactured with ABS? Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question Beginning in what year were converter dollies required to be manufactured with ABS? Answers 1954 1973 1998 Converter dollies are not required to have ABS. Explanation Dollies manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 must have Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS). A dolly with ABS must be identifiable by a yellow lamp on its left side.