In Jacksonville this week, drivers with overdue traffic tickets hanging over their heads can get a break this weekend at Clerk of Courts offices throughout Northeast Florida. This will also allow overdue traffic ticket holders to pay their tickets, as well as court costs, fines, and fees without having to pay collection agency fees that often add up to a whopping 40 percent. Not only that, but people can also have their suspended licenses reinstated, once the bills have finally been paid (in full).
Duval, Baker, Clay, Columbia, Putnam, St. Johns, and Union county’s clerk of courts will also be open to accept payments on Saturday, April 18th, along with Bradford, Flagler, Nassau and St. Johns County’s offices on April 17th. In fact, most of the 67 county clerk of courts throughout the state of Florida are going to be participating in Operation Green Light.
According to Clay County Clerk Tara Green, Operation Green Light “brings relief to citizens who have incurred overdue fines and fees and helps them drive legally again.”
Yet another reason for those who are skilled at racking up tickets to move to Jacksonville, Duval County Clerk Ronnie Fussell stated that, “by opening on a Saturday, we’re making it convenient for those who need it.”
By waiving statutory collections surcharges, not only will the amount owed be significantly reduced, as long as the payment is made in full in cash, money order or credit card, it will restore a suspended license as long as there are no other issues along the way.