Tiger Woods Receives Five-Year Driving Ban After Reckless Driving Plea

Golf superstar Tiger Woods has been handed a five-year driving ban and a $1,000 fine as part of a plea agreement following his March arrest for reckless driving. Woods pleaded no contest to reduced charges of reckless driving and refusal to submit to a lawful test, avoiding jail time but facing significant penalties.

This plea deal stems from the rollover crash in March where Woods was initially charged with driving under the influence. The adjudication of guilt for willful and wanton reckless driving, a second offense, means his driver's license will be suspended for five years. The case highlights the legal consequences of driving incidents involving high-profile athletes.