Operation Green Light
Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Esq., Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County Announces Operation Green Light October 6th to October 19th, 2025.
Miami, FL – Juan Fernandez Barquin, Esq., Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County, announces Operation Green Light, a driver license reinstatement event to reduce the number of driver license suspensions and provide our community an opportunity to save on collection fees.
“This initiative has reduced the burden on our residents who want to do the right thing by paying back their court obligations. To date, my office has saved our residents over $1.3 million—money that goes back into the pockets of our hardworking families,” said Fernandez-Barquin.
“During this time period, I have authorized my office to waive collection fees, which are additional charges that would normally be added when a case is sent to collections. It's important to note that this waiver only removes the extra collection fee - it does not remove or reduce the original fines, fees, or citations owed.
By lowering the overall cost, this gives residents a greater opportunity to set up a payment plan if needed, and more importantly, it helps them move forward - such as by reinstating their driver licenses. The goal of Operation Green Light is to help as many of our residents as we can during this period.”
Typically, a driver license suspension occurs when an individual has unpaid traffic tickets, fails to comply, or appear at a traffic summons, point suspensions and more.
When:
- Dates: October 6th to October 19th, 2025
- In-Person at our locations: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Online: 24 hours a day
- Phone 24/7: If Operator assistance is needed : Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ways to Pay:
- Payment in person: At a Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Office Locations for traffic, parking, and criminal court costs, fines, and fees.
- Online Payment: Traffic, Parking and Criminal.
- Phone Payment: Traffic Citations 305-275-1111, Parking Citations 305-275-1133 and Criminal Cases 786-971-2746 only.
Accepted Payment Methods:
We accept cash, personal & cashier's checks, money orders, VISA, MasterCard, AmEx, and Discover.
Mailed payments will NOT be eligible for Operation Green Light savings and must include collection charges.
*Late fees still apply.
Additional Notes:
** Must not have other outstanding violations in other counties or suspensions unrelated to non-payment in the State of Florida.
Frequently Asked OGL Questions:
Most questions about Operation Green Light, including eligibility, payment options, and participation details, are answered on our Frequently Asked Questions page. Please review it carefully before reaching out to our support team.
Locations:
- 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⮞ Extended hours of operation:
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center
175 NW 1st Street. Miami, FL 33128 - North Dade Justice Center
15555 Biscayne Blvd. North Miami Beach, FL 33160⮞ Extended hours of operation:
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Richard E. Gerstein Justice Center
1351 NW 12th ST. Miami, FL 33125 - South Dade Justice Center
10710 SW 211 ST, Suite 1200. Miami, FL 33189⮞ Extended hours of operation:
Thursday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Contact Us:
For inquiries regarding Operation Green Light, please contact us at:
Email: OGL@miamidadeclerk.gov
Phone: 305-999-5363
