Seminole County is the compact, densely populated county on Orlando’s northeastern edge — home to Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, and the historic town of Oviedo. With 480,000 residents in 309 square miles, it is one of Florida’s most densely populated counties outside Miami-Dade. The 18th Judicial Circuit handles FR44/DUI cases from Seminole alongside Brevard County.

Seminole County DUI Enforcement Patterns

Altamonte Springs / Altamonte Mall area: The commercial heart of Seminole County, with restaurant and entertainment density along SR-436 (Semoran Blvd) and the Cranes Roost area at Altamonte Mall. Altamonte Springs PD and SCSO coordinate on this high-traffic corridor — one of the busiest in the Orlando suburbs.

Sanford Historic Downtown: Downtown Sanford on First Street and the Magnolia Square area have emerged as a destination dining and nightlife district over the past decade. The SunRail station at Sanford makes it accessible from the broader Orlando metro. Sanford PD handles downtown enforcement with SCSO covering surrounding areas.

Lake Mary / Heathrow: Upscale corporate corridor with substantial restaurant concentration along Lake Mary Blvd and International Parkway. Lake Mary PD has an active DUI enforcement presence in this mid-county business district particularly post-happy-hour.

UCF Area / Oviedo: The University of Central Florida campus is technically in Orange County, but its residential overflow into Oviedo (Seminole County) creates a college-age demographic in east Seminole. Oviedo on the Park development adds a downtown entertainment component.

SR-17-92 / US-17-92 Corridor: The historic US-17-92 runs north-south through the county from Sanford through Winter Springs and Casselberry to the Orange County line. This is Seminole County’s densest commercial strip — and one of its most active DUI enforcement corridors.

FR44 Requirements — 18th Judicial Circuit (Seminole)

All Florida DUI convictions require FR44 filing with FLHSMV: $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury and $50,000 property damage, 3 years continuous from reinstatement. The 18th Circuit processes Seminole cases through the Sanford courthouse. FLHSMV in Sanford handles FR44 filing for Seminole County residents.

FR44 Insurance Costs in Seminole County

Location	FR44 Annual Cost (est.)
Altamonte Springs / Casselberry	$1,300 – $2,600
Sanford / Lake Mary	$1,200 – $2,400
Winter Springs / Longwood	$1,200 – $2,400
Oviedo / Winter Park (Seminole portion)	$1,200 – $2,400
Non-owner (no vehicle)	$310 – $630

Communities Covered in Seminole County

Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Winter Springs, Longwood, Lake Mary, Oviedo, Goldenrod (unincorporated), Heathrow, Geneva, Chuluota, Midway, and unincorporated Seminole County.

Getting FR44 in Seminole County

MyFloridaFR44.com files FR44 for all Seminole County communities. Same-day electronic filing with FLHSMV. Call or complete the form online for an immediate quote.