{"id":58834,"date":"2025-11-03T14:35:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=58834"},"modified":"2025-11-03T14:35:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:35:41","slug":"polk-county-hosts-operation-green-light-to-help-drivers-reinstate-their-licenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/11\/03\/polk-county-hosts-operation-green-light-to-help-drivers-reinstate-their-licenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk County hosts Operation Green Light to help drivers reinstate their licenses"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"7b9476\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Operation-Green-Light-Signage-at-Service-Counters-1024x686-1.webp?resize=1024%2C686&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58835 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #7b9476; width:548px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Operation-Green-Light-Signage-at-Service-Counters-1024x686-1.webp?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Operation-Green-Light-Signage-at-Service-Counters-1024x686-1.webp?resize=300%2C201&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Operation-Green-Light-Signage-at-Service-Counters-1024x686-1.webp?resize=768%2C515&amp;ssl=1 768w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Drivers in Polk County can reinstate their licenses without an additional outside collection agency fee applied to outstanding court fines. The fines are being waived for one week only, but customers must pay the full fine amount. Thanks to Operation Green Light, once these fines are paid, customers can proceed with the reinstatement of their driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to a press release from Polk County, \u201cThis event provides a critical opportunity for residents to resolve their overdue fines and regain their ability to drive legally,\u201d said Clerk Butterfield. \u201cA suspended license can create major obstacles, from financial strain to limiting job opportunities. Operation Green Light is one way our office supports the community while helping people get back on the road safely and responsibly.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is taking place from November 3 to November 7 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended hours until 6:00 p.m. on November 4 only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Participating Locations:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bartow, 255 N. Broadway Ave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lakeland, 930 E. Parker St., Room 240<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Northeast, 200 Government Center Blvd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents also have the option of paying by phone at 863-534-4000. Customers must pay the fine in the county where they received the fine. Payment methods include cash, money order, credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or Checks. Late fees and reinstatement fees still apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drivers in Polk County can reinstate their licenses without an additional outside collection agency fee applied to outstanding court fines. 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