The program will be in effect until October 6, and directly affects residents with driver’s licenses issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).
Starting this week, drivers in Miami-Dade with suspended driver’s licenses can benefit from the new initiative called Operation Green Light, which seeks to alleviate the costs related to the restoration of said licenses.
The Clerk of Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County, Juan Fernández-Barquín, explained that the program not only reduces costs, but also makes it easier to establish payment plans if necessary. This will allow residents to reinstate their licenses, as long as they meet the requirements and make the appropriate payments.
What does Operation Green Light include?
This program is designed for those whose license has been suspended for reasons such as accumulating unpaid traffic tickets. Failure to appear on traffic citations, or suspensions related to points violations. The program offers waiver of certain outstanding costs, including fines related to traffic violations, parking and criminal charges.
The goal is for residents to be able to regularize their situation and restore their license, ensuring their right to drive legally in the state. This initiative is temporary and has a deadline to apply.
Available dates and times
Interested residents have until October 6 to participate in Operation Green Light. The office hours in the authorized offices are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm The Joseph Caleb Center Court office offers extended hours until 8:00 pm for convenience.
Among the available offices are the following:
Coral Gables District Court (3100 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134)
Hialeah District Court (111 E. 6th Street, Hialeah, FL 33010)
Joseph Caleb Center Court (5400 NW 22 Ave., Miami, FL 33142)
Miami Beach District Court (1130 Washington Ave., Suite 200, Miami Beach, FL 33139)
Payment methods and procedures
License reinstatement payments can be made in person, online, or by phone. People can go to any of the aforementioned offices to make their cash payments. Either by personal or cashier’s check, money orders or credit cards such as VISA, MasterCard, AmEx and Discover.
Those who choose to pay online can do so for traffic and parking citations only. The telephone number enabled for traffic cases is 305-275-1111, and for parking is 305-275-1133.
It is important to note that applicants must not have outstanding violations in other counties or suspensions unrelated to non-payment in the state of Florida.
This program is part of a broader effort to help residents catch up on their court obligations and get back on the road safely and legally.
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