Tallahassee, Fla. — Driving impaired remains one of the most dangerous and entirely preventable threats on Florida’s roadways. Each year, lives are lost and families are permanently impacted due to drivers operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both. One in three fatal traffic crashes in the state involves an impaired driver and accounts for more than 30% of […]

From year to year, Florida has seen the amount of hit-and-run crashes remain steady, with nearly 25 percent of all crashes involving a hit-and-run. Although the majority of hit-and-run crashes only result in property damage, hit-and-run crashes can be deadly. The Hit-and-Run Awareness campaign aims to reduce the number of hit-and-run crashes in Florida by educating drivers on their responsibilities if involved in a crash and the […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and its division, the Florida Highway Patrol, reminds drivers that January is Move Over Month. Under Florida law, vehicles are required to move over a lane for an emergency, service, utility, and disabled vehicles stopped on the side of the road, or slow down to 20 mph below the posted speed limit […]

During this busy winter holiday season, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Florida Law Enforcement Liaison (LEL) program, and State and Local Law Enforcement are teaming up to remind drivers: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.  NHTSA and law enforcement want all drivers to remember this lifesaving message: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. This high-visibility impaired driving awareness campaign runs through January 1, […]

FDOT District 5, Orlando, FL The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) opened the new Interstate 4 (I-4) interchange at Daryl Carter Parkway in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 19, marking a significant milestone in Central Florida infrastructure. The new interchange provides motorists with additional access to local residences, attractions, I-Drive, shopping outlets, and restaurants. It is also expected to help relieve congestion at […]

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This week, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is proud to join fellow transportation agencies, law enforcement partners, construction crews, and community partners across the state and country to recognize Work Zone Awareness Week (April 21-25, 2025) – a campaign which serves to emphasize the dangers faced by road construction crews as they carry out essential work throughout our communities, as well […]

April 18, 2025– An upswing in Smishing texts and emails is occurring throughout Florida. Smishing is when a fraudster tries to get your personal information via text or email. SunPass® and/or the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) would never send a text or email requesting immediate payment for tolls. Do not click on any links and if you have questions about your SunPass® account, log […]

April 14, 2025 More than 6 miles of added lanes on I-4 will be completed 8 months ahead of schedule KISSIMMEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced early completion of the congestion relief lanes through one of the busiest sections of Interstate 4 (I-4), delivering on a promise he made last June to open the lanes by the end of 2025. Not only has this […]

~ If it takes your hands off the wheel, your eyes off the road or your mind off driving, it’s a distraction. ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), its division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and its public safety partners remind drivers to stay distraction-free while behind the wheel. April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and […]

Contact: Public Information Office (386) 943-5593 | FDOT-D5COMM@dot.state.fl.us Maintaining Reliable Travel on I-4 Express ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) manages dynamic tolling on the I-4 Express lanes as part of standard operations. Starting Monday, February 24, FDOT will implement dynamic tolling on these lanes, a well-established method to reduce congestion and maintain reliable travel times. Drivers are encouraged to review the […]