The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) proudly joins fellow transportation agencies, law enforcement partners, construction crews, and community partners across the state and country in recognizing Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24, 2026. This campaign unites transportation agencies, law enforcement, construction crews, and community partners to raise awareness about the real dangers road workers face every day while performing essential work in our communities. This […]

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed major construction on a project that doubles the capacity of the westbound Interstate 4 (I-4) exit ramp to eastbound State Road (S.R.) 528 (Beachline Expressway) at Exit 72. Click here for full article.

~ Our partners are encouraging drivers to Put It Down and Focus on the Road ~   TALLAHASSEE Fla. ~ April kickoffs Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, its division, Florida Highway Patrol, and our partners are encouraging drivers to Put It Down and Focus on the Road. A crash occurs every 44 seconds in Florida, and one […]

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 […]