Frequently Asked OGL Questions
Welcome to our OGL FAQs Section
Here, you'll find answers to most of your questions about Operation Green Light, including eligibility, payment options, participation details, and more. Please review this information carefully before reaching out to our support team.
Ways to Pay
- 💳 Payment in Person: Visit a Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Office location to pay for traffic costs, fines, and fees.
- 🌐 Online Payment: Pay for Traffic cases online.
- 📞 Phone Payment: Call 305-275-1111 for Traffic payments
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.
• Our call line is 305-275-1133. Select option 4.
• You can also visit our District Courts locations: District Courts Locations
• You can pay online using our Parking Service Assistant at: Parking Service Assistant
If you are the registered owner of the vehicle, or a person named in an Affidavit to Transfer Liability by the owner as having custody of the vehicle at the time of the violation, you may raise your defense before the court.
If you are not the owner of the vehicle listed in the parking violation, you will need to submit an Affidavit to Transfer Liability from the owner.
If you wish to request a court hearing it must be made within 30 days of the citation issue date. Court hearings are conducted via Zoom. You may download the Request for Court Hearing form and submit it along with a copy of the driver’s license.
All documents should be sent via email to parkingCOC@MiamiDade.gov or via U.S. mail to:
Parking Violations Bureau
73 West Flagler Street, Room 137
Miami, FL 33130
It is important to know when you request a court hearing:
• The court may impose additional fines, not exceeding $100, plus court costs.
• If you fail to appear in court, you may be found guilty.
Please note that if your registration stop is due to unpaid tolls you will need to contact Sun Pass.
For more information visit: Sun Pass
Parking Operations Department
73 W. Flagler Street room 137
Miami, Florida 33130
Any fees due to the towing company cannot be waived.
Bonds can be requested at our main office:
Parking Operations Department
73 W. Flagler Street room 137
Miami, Florida 33130
Municipal Review
Although the Clerk of the Court and Comptroller does not issue parking citations, we manage all parking citations issued by law enforcement officers and parking enforcement specialists of Miami-Dade County, as well as those issued by municipalities enforcing the Miami-Dade County Parking Code. This includes overseeing citation processing, payment collection, and related compliance procedures to ensure adherence to the county's parking regulations.
Parking meters in Miami-Dade County are managed by individual cities/municipalities. If you believe you received a parking citation in error for non-payment at a metered space, please check the following:
1. Tag Accuracy: Ensure the tag on your receipt matches the tag on the citation. You are responsible for entering the correct tag when paying. If the tags don’t match, the citation is valid.
2. Payment Time: Verify the time on your receipt. If the citation was issued before or after the paid time, the citation is valid.
3. Zone Accuracy: Different cities have different parking zones and rates. If you paid for a different zone than where you parked, the citation is valid.
If you still believe the citation is incorrect, you have 3 options:
1. Contact the issuing city for faster results:
• City of Miami
• City of South Miami
• City of Coral Gables
2. Request a Municipality Review with our office:
The Clerk of the Court and Comptroller will collect all necessary information from you and forward it to the appropriate municipality for review. Please email parkingmuni@miamidade.gov with the following information:
- In the subject line, include your citation number and the words 'Muni Review'
- Attach a copy of your parking receipt/Parking Permit
- Attach a copy of your parking citation
Note: If the tag on your receipt does not match the tag on the citation, your request will be rejected.
3. Request a court hearing:
You may request a court hearing within 30 days of the citation's issue date. Visit our Parking Citations web page for more information.
Note: This does not cover parking at a municipal lot or garage.
Parking Operations Department
73 W. Flagler Street room 137
Miami, Florida 33130
Or send a copy by email to parkingorders@miamidadeclerk.gov with a callback number and a cashier will contact you to take the payment.
For expired tag violations in which the decal was not on the tag, a $10 dismissal fee is required with proof of valid registration at the time of violation.
For parking in a disabled space, there is a $7.50 dismissal fee with proof of valid placard and the ID of the placard owner. An affidavit may also be required.
Ways to Pay
- 💳 Payment in Person: Visit a Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Office location to pay for Parking costs, fines, and fees.
- 🌐 Online Payment: Pay for Parking citations online.
- 📞 Phone Payment: Call 305-275-1133 for Parking payments.
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.
• Receive text reminders for payments.
• If your license is expired, contact the Tax Collector’s Office or your local DHSMV Office for an appointment.
• If you owe money in multiple Florida counties, all financial obligations must be resolved before reinstatement.
• For suspensions due to other reasons, contact the Tax Collector’s Office here or your local DHSMV Office here.
Alternatively, you can send a request via:
• Email: COCcriminal@miamidade.gov
• Mail: Clerk of Courts, 1351 NW 12th Street, Miami, FL 33125
• Email: cocfelonyogl@miamidadeclerk.gov
• Submit address changes in person or by mail to:
o Clerk of Courts Felony Division
o 1351 NW 12th Street, Suite 9000, Miami, FL 33125
• Select your Judge and all contact information will display.
Ways to Pay
- 💳 Payment in Person: Visit a Miami-Dade Clerk of the Court and Comptroller Office location to pay for Criminal costs, fines, and fees.
- 🌐 Online Payment: Pay for Criminal cases online.
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.
- Your support order has not been changed or reviewed in the last 3 years;
- There has been a permanent or significant change in your income or the needs of the children;
- You are adding or removing a child from the order;
- You are extending the time support needs to be paid (Example: Your child is still in high school); or
- You are adding or removing medical support from the order.
- Child Support is not due to stop in the next 6 months.