Manatee Clerk announces 2026 Operation Green Light event date

The Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller invites Manatee County residents whose driver's licenses are suspended due to overdue traffic tickets, court fines or fees to save up to 30% on collection fees on Saturday, April 11, 2026, during Operation Green Light.

This in-person event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to noon at the Manatee Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller's office located in downtown Bradenton at 1115 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton, FL 34205.

Since 2016, beginning with Driver License Reinstatement Days, the Clerk & Comptroller's office has helped hundreds of people become eligible for driver license reinstatement.

"A suspended driver's license can create real hardships that make it even harder for people to meet their court obligations. Operation Green Light is one way our office can help people save money, pay what they owe, and get back on the road,” said Angel Colonneso, Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller for Manatee County.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) FLOW mobile unit will be on-site to reinstate eligible licenses on the spot.

Event attendees must bring their driver's license and case numbers, if available, as well as cash or a credit card for payment. Each credit card transaction will include a 3.5% non-refundable processing fee. Only full payment is accepted at this year's event.

No appointments are required.

Call the Clerk's Traffic department at (941) 741-4060 or the Financial Recovery department at (941) 741-4067 with event questions, or visit www.ManateeClerk.com for more information.

Published date: March 3, 2026