Tiger Woods Accepts Five-Year Driving Ban in Plea Deal

Tiger Woods has agreed to a plea deal regarding a reckless driving charge stemming from a rollover crash in Martin County, Florida. As part of the agreement, Woods will not contest the charge of driving under the influence, which was reduced from the original charge.

He accepted a five-year suspension of his driving license and a fine of $1,000 (£742). Woods was arrested after the crash in March, where he passed a breathalyser test but declined further testing for drugs.

He had initially pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence and refusal to submit to testing. Following the incident, Woods stated he was seeking treatment.

Florida State Attorney Thomas Bakkedahl expressed confidence in the resolution of the case, emphasizing that Woods was treated like any other defendant. No injuries occurred in the crash, although Woods had to exit the vehicle through the passenger door.

Body camera footage released showed Woods calmly explaining the incident to officers.