Lee County Offers Amnesty Program for Suspended Drivers

Operation Green Light event waives fees to help residents get licenses back

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:38am

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A bold, stylized grid of car keys in neon pink, yellow, and blue, conceptually representing the opportunity for suspended drivers to regain their licenses through the Operation Green Light program.A colorful pop art interpretation of the keys to freedom, as Lee County's amnesty program helps suspended drivers get back on the road.Fort Myers Today

Lee County, Florida is running an Operation Green Light event from April 14-17, 2026 to help residents with suspended licenses or overdue traffic tickets get their cases resolved and potentially regain their driving privileges. The event waives the usual 25% surcharge on fines sent to collections, making it easier for drivers to pay off old tickets and fees.

Why it matters

With nearly 2 million Floridians having suspended or revoked licenses, often due to unpaid fines, programs like Operation Green Light provide a critical opportunity for residents to get back on the road legally. This helps improve transportation access, reduce the burden of outstanding debt, and address systemic inequities in the state's licensing and fine system.

The details

During the 4-day Operation Green Light event, the Lee County Clerk of Court will run an amnesty program that waives the 25% surcharge on fines sent to collections. Residents can visit the Clerk's Office in Fort Myers or Cape Coral to settle their cases, set up affordable payment plans, and potentially have their licenses reinstated.

  • The Operation Green Light event runs from April 14-17, 2026.
  • The Justice Center in Fort Myers will be open from 8:30am to 6pm on Thursday, April 17.

The players

Lee County Clerk of Court

The local government office overseeing the Operation Green Light amnesty program to help residents resolve suspended license cases.

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What’s next

Residents with suspended licenses or overdue traffic tickets in Lee County should call the Clerk of Court at 239-533-5000 (option 2) to find out if they qualify for the Operation Green Light program and to schedule an appointment.

The takeaway

Operation Green Light provides a valuable opportunity for Lee County residents to address outstanding license suspensions and fines, regain their driving privileges, and improve their transportation access and financial situation. This type of amnesty program can serve as a model for other Florida counties seeking to address the widespread issue of license suspensions due to unpaid fees.