Anyone with a suspended license or overdue traffic tickets may be eligible to get back on the road through the Lee County Clerk & Comptroller’s annual Operation Green Light. During the event, those with cases in collections will be allowed to pay their court fees and fines without getting charged the 25% collection surcharge. Additionally, Operation Green Light offers special payment plans that are only available during the event.
Operation Green Light will take place April 2-11 (weekdays only) from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Lee Clerk’s office at the Justice Center in downtown Fort Myers and the Cape Coral branch. Customers can also call 239-533-5000 (select option 2 to speak with a Clerk) or save time by scheduling an appointment HERE.
Since 2020, Operation Green Light has saved customers millions of dollars in collection fees, and thousands of people became eligible to get their licenses back.
Last year’s event in Lee County resulted in:
- 117 licenses reinstated
- 1495 cases paid in-full
- $126,997 in collections fees waived
- 1001 customers helped
“We are proud to host this annual event, which is the perfect opportunity for citizens to save money and get back behind the wheel,” said Kevin Karnes, Lee County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller. “I want to encourage anyone who has a suspended license, overdue traffic ticket or court case in collections to come to our office and take advantage of Operation Green Light.”
During Operation Green Light, customers may enter into an affordable monthly payment plan for traffic cases and criminal court fees. Cash, credit card, check and/or money order will be accepted. There is a fee to use a credit card. In addition to payment plans, community service opportunities are also an option for certain qualifying fines.
Additional fees to the Tax Collector are required to reinstate a driver license. For questions about driver license reinstatements, visit the Tax Collector’s website at www.leetc.com.
For more information about the Clerk’s Operation Green Light, visit www.leeclerk.org/ogl.