Tiger Woods Accepts Five-Year Driving Ban in Reckless Driving Plea Deal

Golf icon Tiger Woods recently reached a plea agreement in Florida, where he pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge. This decision allowed him to avoid a conviction for driving under the influence, which stemmed from a rollover car crash that occurred in March of this year. As a result of the plea, Woods received a five-year suspension of his driving privileges.

The incident in question involved Woods' vehicle overturning near his Jupiter Island residence. Authorities initially charged him with driving under the influence with property damage and for refusing to submit to a lawful test. While he passed a breathalyzer test at the scene, Woods reportedly declined a subsequent urine test.

During the court hearing, Woods was fined $1,000 for the reckless driving offense and an additional $500 for refusing to comply with the lawful test. He also admitted to being distracted by his cell phone and radio in the moments leading up to the crash.