Lee Clerk to waive collection fee on overdue traffic tickets
Drivers with a suspended license and overdue traffic tickets may be eligible to get back on the road through the Lee County Clerk’s annual Operation Green Light event on March 13-24. Those with cases in collections will be allowed to pay their court fees and fines without the 25% collection surcharge.
It will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays at both officers in Fort Myers and Cape Coral. Special extended hours will be held on March 17 and 24 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Fort Myers one.
“Since 2020, this event has saved customers nearly $2.5 million in collection fees, and more than 2,500 people became eligible to get their licenses back,” Clerk of the Court & Comptroller Kevin Karnes said. “Operation Green Light is the perfect opportunity for citizens to save money and get back behind the wheel.”
To take advantage of the offer, visit either of the offices or call 239-533-5000.
People can also save time by making an appointment at www.leeclerk.com/appointment.
“Once drivers are in compliance with the courts, they can conveniently apply to have their licenses reinstated right at the Justice Center or Cape Coral branch,” Tax Collector Noelle Branning said. “We are proud to partner with the Clerk’s office to offer our citizens the ability to get back on the road.”
Traffic tickets must be paid in full, but people may enter into a payment plan for criminal court fees.
People can pay their court fees and fines in cash, cashier’s check, money order or credit card.
The Fort Myers office is at the Justice Center, at 2075 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
The Cape Coral office is at 1039 S.E. 9th Place, Second Floor.
For more information, visit www.leeclerk.org/ogl.