In Florida, residents can purchase several types of specialty license plates related to law enforcement. These plates are designed to show support for law enforcement and contribute to various funds that benefit law enforcement agencies and officers.
One such plate is the “Support Law Enforcement” specialty license plate. This plate was first enacted by the Florida Legislature in 2002 and was redesigned in 2020. The plate is available in all state tax collector offices and license plate agencies. A percentage of the revenue from the sale of this plate is allocated to the Florida Police Benevolent Association Heart Fund, a nonprofit corporation. There is a $20 specialty plate fee and other registration fees.
Another option is the Florida Sheriffs Association (FSA) specialty license plate. The revenue from the sale of this plate is used to develop and provide necessary training for members of local sheriff’s offices and deputies across the state. Unfortunately, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) does not offer specialty plates with logos for motorcycles due to a lack of space on the plate itself.
A “Fallen Law Enforcement Officers” Florida Specialty License Plate is also available for purchase.
You can visit your local county tax collector or tag office to purchase these plates. You may also purchase specialty plate vouchers as gifts for family members or friends. If you have a leased vehicle, you must submit a copy of the valid lease agreement for the vehicle to which the specialty license plate is attached.
Please note that if your current License Plate is a Florida Personalized Plate and you purchase a standard Florida Specialty Plate, you will lose the personalization.
For more information on Florida’s specialty license plates, you can visit the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles’ website.
Further Knowledge
For a historical perspective, the Florida Highway Patrol introduced graphic license plates commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the FHP in 1989.
For more information on how to purchase these plates, you can contact the offices of Broward Tag and Title at 954-317-1769.
Citations:
- FLHSMV Releases New Design of the Support Law Enforcement Specialty License Plate
- FSA Specialty License Plate – Florida Sheriffs Association
- Buy Florida Specialty License Plates – Broward Tag and Title: Tag Agency Pembroke Pines and Hollywood
- Specialty License Plates – Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- Buy Florida Specialty License Plates – Broward Tag and Title: Tag Agency Pembroke Pines and Hollywood
- Florida :: State Trooper Plates
