Miami Launches Annual Program to Waive Court Fees for License Reinstatement

Operation Green Light aims to reduce license suspensions and help residents regain stability.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 10:13pm

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An abstract, impressionistic photograph of a person's hands holding car keys, with the background blurred into soft, warm pools of light, conceptually representing the opportunity for Miami residents to regain their driving privileges.Operation Green Light offers Miami drivers a chance to reinstate their licenses and regain access to essential services.Today in Miami

Miami is launching a new annual program called Operation Green Light that will waive court fees for residents who want to reinstate their driver's licenses. The program is designed to make it easier for people to pay overdue traffic, parking, and other court obligations without also paying the collection fee, helping them regain access to essential services that require a valid license.

Why it matters

Many Miami residents have had their licenses suspended due to unpaid fines and fees, making it difficult for them to get to work, take care of their families, and access important services. Operation Green Light is an effort to reduce these license suspensions and help residents regain stability in their lives.

The details

Operation Green Light kicks off this month and will allow Miami residents to pay overdue court obligations without also paying the collection fee, which can save them an average of 30% on those fees. The program is a statewide initiative aimed at making it easier for people to get their licenses back and reconnect with employment and other essential services.

  • Operation Green Light launches this month in April 2026.

The players

Juan Fernandez-Barquin

Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County.

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What they’re saying

“Operation Green Light is about giving people a second chance. It is about helping residents get back on the road legally, reconnect with employment opportunities, support their families, and regain stability in their lives.”

— Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County

What’s next

Officials say the program will run annually, providing Miami residents an opportunity each year to reinstate their licenses and get back on the road legally.

The takeaway

This program is a positive step in helping Miami residents overcome the challenges of license suspensions, which can create significant barriers to employment, transportation, and overall stability. By making it easier to pay outstanding fines and fees, Operation Green Light aims to give people a fresh start and reconnect them with essential services.