Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

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

What is the purpose of the department?

The purpose of the Florida 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 and identification card issuance services to the public; records and manages all records for the state's licensed drivers; ensures traffic citations are recorded on the corresponding driver's record; and enforces sanctions imposed on those who violate Florida’s highway safety laws through suspensions, revocations, or disqualifications.
  • 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 has oversight and review of specialty license plates and voluntary contributions and reporting functions.

How are these activities funded?

The funding information listed below is provided by Transparency Florida. Additional funding information can be obtained on the State of Florida Fiscal Portal or by contacting the department.

Fiscal Year: 2026-27
Title Fund Dollars Positions
HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF
PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
23,764,554
206.00
PROGRAM: FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT
58,159,144
291.00
EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
3,697,002
23.00
HIGHWAY SAFETY
393,416,842
2,171.00
PROGRAM: INFORMATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
INFORMATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
59,244,363
136.00
PROGRAM: MOTORIST SERVICES
MOTORIST SERVICES
155,686,632
1,257.00
TOTAL
693,968,537
4,084.00

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

Information on the department’s performance may be found in its Annual Report.

Additional Resources

OPPAGA Reports and Presentations
A complete list of OPPAGA reports and presentations is available on our website.

Other Reports
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Crash and Citation Reports and Statistics 
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Driver and Vehicle Reports and Statistics
Impaired Driving Annual Report 2025, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 2026
Red-Light Camera Summary Report Fiscal Year 2024-2025, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 2025
Seatbelt Violations Annual Report for Calendar Year 2024, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 2025
Texting While Driving Report June 20, 2025, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 2025
A complete list of Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website.

Websites of Interest
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Applicable Statutes

Chapters 207, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 328, and 488 and s. 627.730, Florida Statutes

Department Contact Information

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Contact Website
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
2900 Apalachee Parkway, MS 01
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0500
(850) 617-2000
Website