Tiger Woods Gets Five-year Driving Ban
Tiger Woods has agreed not to contest a reckless driving charge as part of a deal with prosecutors, reducing the original charge of driving under the influence from a rollover
Tiger Woods has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in Martin County, Florida, to avoid contesting a reckless driving charge. The original charge of driving under the influence stemming from a March rollover crash was reduced as part of the deal. Woods accepted a five-year suspension of his driving license and a $1,000 fine.
He was arrested following the accident, which occurred in Florida. The golfer passed a breathalyzer test but declined further drug testing. Woods pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing at the time. The incident involved Woods' vehicle clipping a truck before rolling over.
Although no one was injured, he had to exit through the passenger door. Police released body camera footage of the aftermath, showing Woods appearing calm as he spoke to officers. He claimed he had not consumed alcohol that day and had taken a few prescription medications earlier that morning. Florida State Attorney Thomas Bakkedahl stated that the resolution of Woods' case is no different from any other, emphasizing that no one was harmed in the crash.
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