Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
What is the purpose of the department?
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 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.
| Fund | Dollars | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, DEPARTMENT OF | |||
| PROGRAM: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES | |||
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES |
25,373,221
|
219.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL | |||
| COMMERCIAL VEHICLE ENFORCEMENT |
58,259,973
|
291.00 |
|
| EXECUTIVE DIRECTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES |
3,723,029
|
23.00 |
|
| HIGHWAY SAFETY |
386,027,649
|
2,171.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: INFORMATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION | |||
| INFORMATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION |
53,649,377
|
136.00 |
|
| PROGRAM: MOTORIST SERVICES | |||
| MOTORIST SERVICES |
157,735,617
|
1,257.00 |
|
TOTAL |
684,768,866 |
4,097.00 |
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
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 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
Red-Light Camera Summary Report Fiscal Year 2023-2024, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 2024
Seatbelt Violations Annual Report for Calendar Year 2023, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, 2024
A complete list of Florida Auditor General reports is available on its website.
Websites of Interest
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Driver Licenses and ID Cards General Information
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Fees
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Locations
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Related Links
Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Resources
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Applicable 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