Sarasota County Offers Help for Drivers with Suspended Licenses

Operation Greenlight program provides extended hours to resolve unpaid traffic tickets.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:56pm

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A blurred, atmospheric photograph of a car's dashboard and steering wheel, with the speedometer and other controls barely visible through a hazy, rain-streaked windshield, conveying the challenges faced by drivers with suspended licenses.The Operation Greenlight program in Sarasota County aims to help drivers with suspended licenses get back on the road by resolving unpaid traffic tickets.Venice Today

Sarasota County is offering a program called Operation Greenlight to help drivers with suspended licenses or unpaid traffic tickets get their licenses reinstated. The program will be held at two locations with extended hours, allowing drivers to pay their obligations or set up payment plans.

Why it matters

Many drivers in Sarasota County have had their licenses suspended due to unpaid traffic tickets, which can make it difficult for them to get to work or run errands. The Operation Greenlight program aims to help these drivers resolve their issues and get back on the road legally.

The details

The Operation Greenlight program is being held at the South County Courthouse in Venice and the Sarasota County Historic Courthouse. The Venice location will be open until 6 p.m. on April 9 and April 10, while the Sarasota location will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 11. Drivers need to bring photo identification and a $25 down payment to set up a payment plan.

  • The Operation Greenlight program will be held on April 9, April 10, and April 11, 2026.
  • The South County Courthouse in Venice will be open until 6 p.m. on April 9 and April 10.
  • The Sarasota County Historic Courthouse will be open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 11.

The players

Karen E. Rushing

Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller.

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What they’re saying

“Drivers who have not paid traffic tickets on time are eligible to attend.”

— Karen E. Rushing, Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller

What’s next

Drivers who have a suspended license or unpaid traffic tickets can visit the Operation Greenlight program locations to pay their obligations or set up a payment plan to get their licenses reinstated.

The takeaway

The Operation Greenlight program in Sarasota County provides a valuable opportunity for drivers with suspended licenses or unpaid traffic tickets to resolve their issues and regain their driving privileges, which can be essential for getting to work and running errands.