Tiger Woods Accepts 5-Year License Suspension in Florida Plea Deal
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Updated · ESPN · Sep 2
Tiger Woods Accepts 5-Year License Suspension in Florida Plea Deal
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Sep 2
Summary
Five years without a license and $1,500 in fines were imposed on Tiger Woods after he pleaded no contest in Martin County to reduced reckless-driving and test-refusal charges.
Judge Darren Steele said the suspension was "for the safety of the public" and warned Woods he would go straight back to jail if he drove for any reason.
The case stems from Woods' March 27 rollover crash after his SUV clipped a trailer; he told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing the radio.
Deputies said Woods showed no alcohol on a Breathalyzer but refused blood or urine testing, and an arrest affidavit said two hydrocodone pills were found in his pocket.
The plea closes Woods' latest driving case after he stepped away from golf for treatment; he last played on the PGA Tour in July 2024 and is due to host the Hero World Challenge in December.