Karen E. Rushing, Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller, has announced Operation Green Light, a statewide program that helps customers with a suspended or revoked driver’s license pay overdue court obligations, including traffic tickets, while saving up to 30 percent in collection agency fees. State law requires the Clerk and Comptroller’s office to turn over unpaid tickets and other outstanding court fines and fees to outside collection agencies after 90-days. During Operation Green Light, the Clerk and Comptroller has been authorized to waive these collection agency fees for anyone who pays off their court obligations in full, or signs up for an affordable, customized monthly payment plan. The Sarasota County Clerk and Comptroller’s office will also help customers who are eligible to reinstate their suspended driver’s license. The event will take place in Venice and Sarasota from April 18 – 20, 2024. “Operation Green Light is a way for Florida Clerk and Comptrollers to give back to their community,” noted Karen E. Rushing, Sarasota Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller. “If you have an overdue traffic ticket or court fee that has been passed on to a collection’s agency, or have a suspended or revoked driver’s license, we want to help you save money and get back on the road by paying your fines in full, or establishing an affordable and customized payment plan that works within your budget. We realize collection agency fees can be a financial burden and we’re hopeful many people will take advantage of Operation Green Light this week to save money.” Customers wanting to participate in Operation Green Light can do so on the following dates and times with two convenient Sarasota County locations: Thursday and Friday, April 19, 19, 8:30-6pm (extended hours),  South County Courthouse,   4004 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. Saturday, April 20, 9am-1pm (weekend event), Sarasota County Historic Courthouse, 2000 Main Street, Sarasota, entrance on Ringling Blvd. In addition, customers are encouraged to have their case number(s) in advance, and bring a valid photo ID as well as check, cash or credit card to make their first installment on a payment plan. Appointments are not necessary. Operation Green Light is available to anyone with outstanding fees, fines and court obligations issued in Sarasota County. Please contact the Sarasota County Clerk of the Circuit Court and County Comptroller’s office to learn more about options to pay fines and court obligations, save money and restore driving privileges. Visit us online at www.SarasotaClerk.com/OperationGreenLight or call 941.861.7400 – Traffic and Fines division.