Palm Beach County Offers Amnesty on Collection Fees for Overdue Tickets

Operation Green Light waives 25% collection agency fees for a limited time to help drivers get licenses reinstated

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller in Palm Beach County, Florida is offering a temporary amnesty program called Operation Green Light that will waive the 25% collection agency fees on overdue traffic tickets and court fines from March 2-6. This will allow residents with suspended licenses to pay off their debts and get back on the road legally.

Why it matters

Many drivers in Palm Beach County have had their licenses suspended due to unpaid traffic tickets and fines, making it difficult for them to legally drive to work, school, or other essential destinations. Operation Green Light provides a window of opportunity for these residents to resolve their outstanding debts without the added burden of collection agency fees.

The details

During Operation Green Light, residents can pay their overdue tickets and fines in full, either online or by phone. Once the debt is paid, many driver's licenses can be reinstated the same day. Florida law requires the Clerk's office to turn unpaid tickets and fines over to a collection agency after 90 days, and those who don't pay may also face license suspension.

  • Operation Green Light will run from March 2-6, 2026.
  • The program originated in Palm Beach County in November 2014 before expanding statewide.

The players

Mike Caruso

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County.

Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller

Palm Beach County's protector of public money and records including marriage licenses, court documents, financial reports and real estate records.

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What they’re saying

“Operation Green Light gives people a little help to pay what they owe. Defendants still have to pay their court fines and fees, but during Operation Green Light our office and other Clerk's offices throughout Florida waive the collection agency fee. Operation Green Light helps people pay their debts, reinstate their license and drive legally again.”

— Mike Caruso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Palm Beach County (mypalmbeachclerk.com)

What’s next

Residents with overdue traffic tickets or court fines in Palm Beach County can take advantage of Operation Green Light from March 2-6, 2026 to pay off their debts and have their driver's licenses reinstated.

The takeaway

Operation Green Light provides a valuable opportunity for Palm Beach County residents to resolve outstanding traffic and court fines without the added burden of collection agency fees, helping them get back on the road legally and regain their driving privileges.