Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

10/02/2026

Ask yourself: if you were in a crash, couldn’t use your phone, and were barely conscious or severely injured…how would you let your friends or family know?

On December 7, 2005, a tragic car crash took the life of Christine Olson’s daughter, Tiffany. Without any contact information available, it took several hours for Christine to receive the notification of her daughter’s passing.

Today, we recognize 20 years of the Emergency Contact Information (ECI) program and the partnership with Christine and TIFF’s Initiative (To Inform Families First) to improve timely, secure notification to families when it’s needed most. ECI is a secure system that allows Floridians to designate an emergency contact that law enforcement can quickly access to notify loved ones in an emergency, even across state lines.

Register your Emergency Contact Information today at FLHSMV.gov/ECI.

Every second counts.

10/01/2026

October is Pedestrian Safety Awareness Month. Whether we walk, roll or drive, road safety is a shared responsibility between pedestrians and motorists. Be vigilant and stay safe.

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09/29/2026

Beginning tomorrow, newly designed Florida driver licenses and identification cards will begin rolling out at service centers across the state!

The new credential remains one of the most secure over the counter identification options available today and proudly pays homage to Florida’s history with design features, including:

-An image of Castillo de San Marcos, the oldest masonry fortress in the continental United States, located in St. Augustine;
-The Florida orange is cleverly integrated as the “o” in “Florida”;
-On the back, a tribute to Florida’s Space Coast showing the Discovery Space Shuttle; and
-A Florida alligator incorporated into the REAL ID star in the top right corner of call cards.

Florida residents are not required to replace their existing driver license or identification card. All valid credentials will remain in circulation and be phased out over time.

Visit flhsmv.gov/newDL to find out more information about our next driver license!

09/24/2026

The first Florida driver licensing law, enacted back in 1939, required everyone wishing to obtain a license to fill out an application and pay a fee.

This is an early license issued from the then Department of Public Safety that is part of FLHSMV today. America250FL

09/18/2026

Today, we honor our service members who were and are held as prisoners of war and those who remain missing in action. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the courage and sacrifices made in defense of our country and the resilience shown by so many in the face of unimaginable hardship.

You are not forgotten.

09/18/2026

09/11/2026

Twenty-five years later, and we still remember the tragic events that took thousands of lives.

Thank you to the incredibly brave first responders who ran toward the danger all those years ago, and to those who honorably serve and protect us every day to keep us safe.

Pause. Reflect.

09/11/2026

On September 4, 2026, FLHSMV learned of a data breach conducted by an international cybercriminal organization. The data breach was quickly mitigated and no further breach has occurred or is ongoing.

The Department immediately launched an investigation, which determined that a criminal actor was able to take advantage of a single Plant City Police Department user's credentials that were improperly housed on the employee's personal electronic device.

In addition to providing the required notice of the security breach to the Office of the Attorney General pursuant to section 501.171, F.S., FLHSMV is partnering with the Florida Digital Service and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in its response to the event.

As this Is an ongoing criminal investigation, further information will be released at an appropriate time in the future.

09/10/2026

We’re throwing it back to show our OG Mustangs some love 💕🐎 The Florida Highway Patrol introduced the Fox Body Ford Mustang Special Service Package (SSP) vehicles in 1983 and patrolled Florida’s highways for 11 years before retirement.

In 2025, our agency brought the famed model back with its V-8 powered Ford Mustang GT. Just a couple months ago, our 2023 Ford Mustang 5.0 GT brought home another America's Best-Looking Cruiser title for Florida! America250FL