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Florida Counties Relaunch Operation Green Light To Help Drivers Restore Licenses

The short windows let residents clear court debt to regain legal driving.

Overview

  • Miami-Dade is running Operation Green Light under Clerk Juan Fernandez-Barquin with Mayor Eileen Higgins promoting broad access through 24/7 online payments, phone help, and in-person service.
  • The event waives collection agency surcharges for overdue tickets, while late fees and many DMV reinstatement charges still apply, which narrows who can fully reinstate.
  • St. Johns County will offer payments and payment plans in person at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center in St. Augustine or online through its dedicated portal.
  • Hillsborough County is hosting its session this week at Tampa’s Edgecomb Courthouse, with Polk County scheduled to hold its event next week.
  • A 2023 Miami-Dade run helped more than 5,700 customers and made over 1,500 eligible for reinstatement, easing barriers to work and caregiving for those who rely on driving.