City of Miami elected officials and Juan Fernández‑Barquín officially launched Operation Green Light 2026 on Monday, an initiative aimed at helping residents reinstate suspended driver’s licenses and resolve outstanding court obligations.
The kickoff event was held on Monday at the Joseph Caleb Justice Center, where Fernández-Barquín was joined by Eileen Higgins and Christine King to announce the annual program.
Operation Green Light, which runs from April 6 through April 19, allows residents with overdue fines and late payments to settle eligible cases online, by phone, or in person without additional collection fees. The initiative is designed to reduce driver’s license suspensions by making it easier and more affordable for residents to resolve outstanding obligations.
Officials said driver’s licenses are often suspended for unpaid traffic tickets, failure to comply with or appear for citations, point-related violations, and other court-related matters.
Fernández-Barquín’s office noted that the initiative, which takes place twice each year, gives residents an opportunity to save money in eligible cases and regain access to essential services that require a valid driver’s license. During Operation Green Light, Miami residents can save an average of 30 percent on cases that have been sent to collections.
“Having a suspended license can be a real hindrance in people’s lives,” Higgins said. “I urge City of Miami residents to take advantage of Operation Green Light and reinstate their licenses so they can once again have access to important services and even jobs.”
King said the initiative addresses real financial challenges faced by residents, referencing her experience as an attorney representing individuals with suspended licenses.
“As an attorney, I represented individuals with suspended licenses and saw firsthand the financial hardship and obstacles a suspended license created,” King said. “Today, as a policymaker, I am focused on initiatives like this that provide a lifeline for individuals, particularly in this economy. Mitigating the cost of reinstating a driver’s license could be the catalyst one needs to retain a job or obtain employment. What a full-circle moment of advocacy.”
Fernández-Barquín emphasized that the program offers residents an opportunity to break a cycle that can impact employment and family responsibilities.
“Too many residents are trapped in a cycle where a suspended driver’s license makes it harder to get to work, care for their families, and meet their financial obligations,” he said. “Operation Green Light gives people a real opportunity to break that cycle by resolving outstanding court obligations, saving money, and getting their license back. We want residents to know there is help available, and now is the time to take advantage of it.”
Payments can be made for traffic citations, parking tickets, and certain criminal offenses. Additional fees on cases that have been sent to collections will be waived during the program period.
Officials also said phone lines are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for questions and payments:
Traffic: 305-275-1111
Parking: 305-275-1133
Criminal matters: 786-971-2746
City leaders and residents attended Monday’s launch event, with officials encouraging eligible residents to take advantage of the limited-time opportunity before the program concludes on April 19.
