Move Over, Florida! for Law Enforcement, First Responders and Service Vehicles by Aaron Chern ~January is Move Over Month~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – For the month of January, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is commemorating Move Over month by reminding all motorists to Move Over, Florida! for emergency and service vehicles … Read more
Florida Highway Patrol Partners with East Coast States in the National Drive To Save Lives Campaign by Linda Knight ~ Troopers Aim to Reduce Traffic Fatalities on the I-95 Corridor ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is teaming up with the state police, highway patrols and local law enforcement jurisdictions of every state … Read more
The Florida Highway Patrol Announces Two New Majors by Linda Knight ~ Two Captains Promoted to Major ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Director Colonel Gene Spaulding announced today that Captains Christopher Dellapietra and Joseph Franza are being promoted to Major. Major Dellapietra will lead Troop E – Miami, and Major Franza will … Read more
The Florida Highway Patrol Announces Three New Majors by Linda Knight ~ Three Captains Promoted to Major ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Director Colonel Gene Spaulding announced that Captains Derek Barrs, Keith Gaston and Steve Harris are being promoted to Major. Major Barrs will lead FHP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) operations as Troop J … Read more
Aggressive Drivers Think Twice by Linda Knight ~FHP looking for dangerous driving behavior ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Beginning today, the Florida Highway Patrol’s (FHP) commercial vehicle enforcement troopers will begin another phase of Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT), a safety campaign aimed at educating motorists about the dangers of aggressive driving around large trucks … Read more
“Stuff the Charger” Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins by Linda Knight ~ DHSMV is driving forward to end hunger~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced the start of its annual “Stuff the Charger” Thanksgiving food drive. Through November 7, 2015, the Department will be collecting non-perishable food donations … Read more
“Stuff the Charger” Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins by Linda Knight ~ DHSMV is driving forward to end hunger~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced the start of its annual “Stuff the Charger” Thanksgiving food drive. Through November 7, 2015, the Department will be collecting non-perishable food donations … Read more
Halloween Safety Tips For A Happy Haunting by Linda Knight ~ Florida Highway Patrol cracks down on impaired drivers this Halloween weekend ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Saturday October 31, trick-or-treaters will be out haunting Florida neighborhoods. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is reminding motorists and pedestrians to use extreme caution and safely share the … Read more
New Specialty Plates to Support Law Enforcement by Linda Knight ~These specialty plates arrive in tax collector offices this week~ The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is proud to announce two new specialty plates available now for purchase. The Fallen Law Enforcement and Florida Sheriff’s Association plates will be available in … Read more
BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD THIS THANKSGIVING, BUCKLE UP, FLORIDA by Aaron Chern ~ FHP provides extra troopers on the road November 25-29 ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Millions of Floridians are expected to travel Florida roads over this Thanksgiving holiday. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles encourages all drivers to take extra … Read more