Tiger Woods Hit With Major Driving Penalty After Reckless Driving Plea

Golf legend Tiger Woods has pleaded guilty to reckless driving following his March rollover crash and received a five-year driving suspension. He was also fined between $1,000 and $1,500.

According to Yahoo News, Woods initially pleaded not guilty to the charge of driving under the influence. The incident made headlines, given Woods’ history of vehicle-related accidents. He was arrested immediately after the rollover crash in Jupiter Island, the Florida town where the golfer lives.

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What Happened During the Incident?

Motorbiscuit reported in March that Woods faced multiple non-felony charges, including driving under the influence, property damage, and refusing to submit to a lawful test. The incident occurred after 2:00 p.m. when Woods was traveling at a “high speed” in a designated 30-mph zone while attempting to overtake a truck hauling a pressure-washing trailer.

The truck driver reportedly saw Woods’ Land Rover closing in quickly and tried to move toward the edge of the road to give the SUV more room. However, the maneuver was not enough to prevent a collision, with Woods’ vehicle striking the trailer before rolling onto its driver’s side and sliding along the pavement for a considerable distance.

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links GC warms up before match against Los Angeles Golf Club during the TGL finals at SoFi Center on March 24, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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Despite the severity of the crash, both Woods and the truck driver escaped without injuries. Woods was alone in the Land Rover and had already gotten out of the wreckage by the time emergency crews arrived, reportedly crawling through the passenger-side door to escape. Woods walked away from the crash without physical injuries, but police attention quickly shifted to his condition at the scene. Investigators reportedly described him as highly “lethargic” and believed he was showing signs of impairment.

Woods underwent several roadside sobriety checks, including a breath test that returned “triple zeros,” indicating no detectable alcohol. Officers nevertheless suspected that medication could have played a role, particularly given his history of surgeries and injuries, and asked him to provide a urine sample for further testing. Woods declined to do so.

His refusal ultimately led authorities to arrest him and take him to the Martin County jail, where he faced three charges. Under the applicable procedure, Woods was required to spend at least eight hours in custody before he could be considered for release on bond.

As to whether Woods can drive a golf cart, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis confirmed on X, in reply to a post, that Woods can still drive a golf cart on a golf course.