Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability
Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

For assistance, call 850-617-2000 or visit https://www.flhsmv.gov/

What is the purpose of the department?

The purpose of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is to partner with county tax collectors and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to promote a safe driving environment. The department coordinates with its partners to issue drivers licenses and identification cards, facilitate motor vehicle transactions, and provide services related to consumer protection and public safety.

What activities are performed by the department?

The department's activities include the following.

Florida Highway Patrol promotes a safe driving environment by responding to, investigating, and clearing highways of traffic crashes; investigating fatalities; assisting stranded motorists and those in need of assistance; and investigating and performing criminal interdiction activities.

Driver Licenses and ID Cards provides driver license, identification card, and motor vehicle issuance services to the public; ensures traffic citations are recorded on the corresponding driver's record; ensures all registered vehicles and owners are properly insured; enforces sanctions imposed on those who violate Florida’s highway safety laws through suspensions, revocations, or disqualifications; and registers, licenses, and audits Florida-based commercial motor carriers.

Motor Vehicles,Tags, and Titles issues and cancels motor vehicle and vessel titles, records liens, and maintains records of motor vehicle and vessel title transactions; manages the inventory of license plates, registration decals, and parking permits statewide; and oversees specialty license plate issuance.

How are these activities funded?

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Please contact the department for more information on its funding. Additional information about department funding and activities is available on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal.

Fiscal Year: 2024-25
Fund Dollars Positions
HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF
PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
28,769,849
240.00
PROGRAM: FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT
48,435,796
291.00
EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
3,580,249
23.00
HIGHWAY SAFETY
328,635,412
2,171.00
PROGRAM: INFORMATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
58,735,842
152.00
PROGRAM: MOTORIST SERVICES
MOTORIST SERVICES
152,029,753
1,366.00
TOTAL
620,186,901
4,243.00

Where can I find information on the department's performance?

Performance measures and standards for the department may be found in its Long Range Program Plan.

Additional Resources

Applicable Statutes

Chapters 207, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 328, 488, Florida Statutes; ss. 627.730627.7405, Florida Statutes; and Ch. 15-1, Florida Administrative Code.

Department Contact Information

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Contact Website

Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 01
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0500
850-617-3100
Website