Flagler County is one of Florida’s fastest-growing counties—anchored by Palm Coast, the state’s fastest-growing city for several consecutive years. The rapid population influx along US-1, I-95, and the Palm Coast Parkway corridor has brought expanded DUI enforcement presence. Here’s what Flagler County residents need to know about Florida FR44 requirements.

Jurisdiction: 7th Judicial Circuit

Flagler County falls under the 7th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Volusia, St. Johns, and Putnam counties. DUI cases are prosecuted at the Flagler County Courthouse in Bunnell. However, most Flagler County residents live in Palm Coast—a 30-minute drive from Bunnell—and will interact primarily with the State Attorney’s office handling 7th Circuit matters in the Daytona Beach/Bunnell corridor.

FR44 Cost in Flagler County

Driver Profile	Estimated Annual FR44 Premium
Palm Coast, first DUI, owns vehicle	$1,100 – $2,000/year
Flagler Beach / Bunnell area	$1,000 – $1,900/year
Non-owner FR44	$280 – $560/year
Second DUI within 5 years	$2,100 – $4,000/year

Flagler County’s FR44 rates are moderate—lower than Daytona Beach markets to the south and Jacksonville markets to the north. Palm Coast’s suburban character and predominantly residential composition keep base rates relatively favorable compared to more urban Volusia County.

Palm Coast: Florida’s Fastest-Growing City

Palm Coast has grown from a master-planned retirement community to a diverse residential city of 100,000+ residents. Its primary DUI enforcement corridors include:

• US-1 (Old Kings Road corridor) — primary north-south route through Palm Coast
• Palm Coast Parkway — the main east-west commercial spine connecting I-95 to US-1; restaurant/bar cluster at Palm Coast Parkway/US-1 intersection
• SR-100 (Moody Boulevard) — connects Palm Coast to Flagler Beach; beach traffic enforcement on weekends
• I-95 interchange enforcement — Palm Coast Parkway, SR-100 exits

Flagler Beach: A1A Corridor

Flagler Beach is a small beach community on A1A between Palm Coast and Ormond Beach. The S. Central Avenue bar district in Flagler Beach generates enforcement during spring and summer. The beach pier area is a seasonal enforcement focal point.

The FR44 Process After a Flagler County DUI

1. DUI arrest → FLHSMV administrative suspension; 10-day temporary permit
2. Request formal review hearing within 10 days if contesting the suspension
3. Suspension period: 6 months first DUI; 1 year second within 5 years
4. Complete DUI school (Level 1: 12 hours; Level 2: 21 hours if BAC 0.15%+ or child in vehicle)
5. Obtain FR44 policy with 100/300/50 minimums
6. Insurer files FR44 certificate electronically with FLHSMV
7. Pay FLHSMV reinstatement fee
8. Maintain FR44 for 3 years from reinstatement date

FR44 Independence From Criminal Case

Florida’s FR44 requirement is driven by FLHSMV’s administrative determination—not the criminal court outcome. A withhold of adjudication, plea to a reduced charge, or completion of a diversion program may affect criminal record outcomes but does not automatically remove the FR44 requirement if FLHSMV has administratively determined it applies. Always verify your FR44 status directly with FLHSMV after any criminal case resolution.

Communities in Flagler County

• Palm Coast — largest city; I-95 corridor, Palm Coast Parkway, US-1
• Flagler Beach — barrier island beach community; A1A enforcement
• Bunnell — county seat; small city on US-1
• Marineland — unincorporated; southernmost Flagler, Atlantic Coast
• Beverly Beach, Hammock — unincorporated coastal communities

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Flagler County’s growth has expanded enforcement presence, particularly on Palm Coast Parkway and the SR-100/Flagler Beach corridor. The 10-day formal review window remains the most critical first step for maintaining reinstatement options after a DUI arrest.