Q. Will your office hold a driver license reinstatement event again this year?
A. Yes. Our office will participate in Operation Green Light, a statewide initiative sponsored by Florida’s clerks and comptrollers to help individuals with outstanding traffic tickets and court fines get back on the road.
Q. How many drivers can benefit from this initiative?
A. More than 8,000 residents in St. Johns County are restricted from driving because of unpaid fines and court fees. When left unpaid, these cases are sent to collections adding even more fees.
Q. How does Operation Green Light work?
A. During Operation Green Light, our clerks help these residents pay court fines and reinstate their driver license. The savings on collection agency surcharges can be as much as 40 percent. Leading up to the event, our office will promote Operation Green Light days on social media, and we’ll also send notices through the mail to encourage people to take advantage of this opportunity. You can help us spread the word by letting people know about this chance to put the brakes on fees, clear up outstanding court costs, and get driving privileges back.
Q. When will Operation Green Light Take Place?
A: Operation Green light will take place between March 31 – April 11, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at the Richard O. Watson Judicial Center (St. Johns County Courthouse), 4010 Lewis Speedway in St. Augustine. In addition to in-person payments at the courthouse, drivers can make payments online between March 29 – April 12 by visiting https://stjohnsclerk.com/courts/ncourt-online-payment/
Q. Can you help drivers with suspended licenses due to an expired payment plan?
A. Drivers who have a case that has not yet been sent to a collection agency may be eligible to update their payment plan and get their driver license reinstated if all requirements are met. Statutory fees and late charges will apply. Additional fees may be required for license reinstatement with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). You can check the status of your driver license at https://services.flhsmv.gov/dlcheck/.
Q. How can people get in touch with you with questions?
A. For questions about Operation Green Light, or any of the services we provide at the Clerk’s office, our Customer Care Call Center is available Monday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., at (904) 819-3600, and by email at clerk@stjohnsclerk.com. I can also be reached directly on my cell at (904) 599-8688 or by email at BPatty@stjohnsclerk.com.
