Operation Green Light

Operation Green Light logo During the Operation Green Light, Lee County customers with suspended driver licenses have an opportunity to pay overdue court obligations, including traffic tickets, while saving up to 25% in collection agency fees to get their license back.

The 2026 event was held April 14-17. Please check back in early 2027 for future dates and to learn how to participate.

Eligibility

Not all fines are eligible during Operation Green Light. To determine if you qualify, email or call 239-533-5000, select Option 2.

Types of Payment Accepted

During Operation Green Light, in-person payments are accepted by cash, credit card, check and/or money order. A service fee is applied to all credit card payments. Payment plans are available.

Out of County Tickets or Cases

Clerk’s offices throughout Florida host Operation Green Light as well. For information on paying court fines and traffic tickets issued outside of Lee County, please contact the local Clerk’s office in that county or visit Operation Green Light (flclerks.com).

Payment Plans

Payment plan options are available. Community service opportunities are also available for certain qualifying fines.

Contact Information

Phone (239) 533-5000

Email courts@leeclerk.org

FAQs

Are there options if I can't pay in full?

Yes, Operation Green Light offers special, affordable monthly payment plans that are only available during the event. Additionally, community service opportunities may be an option for certain qualifying fines.
Can I get my driver license back?

Many participants become eligible for license reinstatement after paying their overdue fines or entering a payment plan. However, please note that the Tax Collector requires additional fees to reinstate a license. Visit www.leetc.com for more details on reinstatement. Additionally, all overdue court fines and fees owed in other counties must be satisfied in those counties prior to license reinstatement. Operation Green Light dates vary county to county.
How can I check my driver’s record?

To check the status of your driving record, click here https://mydmvportal.flhsmv.gov to see the offenses which are affecting your driver license.
How much money can I save during Operation Green Light?

The Clerk will waive the 25% collection fee on overdue cases. For example, if you owe $500 in fines that have gone to collections, you could save up to $125 during this event.
What forms of payment will be accepted?

Cash, credit/debit card, money orders, and checks are accepted. If paying in cash, exact change is recommended. Personal checks will not be accepted for Judgment Satisfactions.
What is Operation Green Light?

It is an annual event hosted by the Lee County Clerk & Comptroller designed to help citizens pay overdue traffic tickets and court fines. During this event, the 25% collection surcharge is waived and special payment plans are made available for eligible customers
What types of cases are eligible?

The event applies to overdue traffic tickets and criminal court fees that have been referred to collections.
When is Operation Gree Light taking place in 2026?
The event runs from April 14–17, 2026.
- April 14–16: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- April 17: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (Extended hours at the downtown location only)
Where can I participate?
You can visit the Lee Clerk’s office at either of these locations:
- Justice Center: 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL
- Cape Coral Branch: 1039 SE 9th Pl., 2nd Floor, Cape Coral, FL
You may also participate by calling 239-533-5000 (select option 2) or by scheduling an appointment at www.leeclerk.org/appointment. Appointments are not required.

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