Britney Spears Arrested for DUI

Pop singer Britney Spears, 44, was arrested on Wednesday night, March 5, 2026, by the California Highway Patrol on suspicion of driving under the influence of a combination of alcohol and drugs. The arrest occurred in Westlake Village after dispatchers received reports of her black BMW 430i being driven erratically at high speed on the 101 Freeway.

Spears was stopped by officers who observed her driving without taillights and swerving. She was found to be alone in the car and showed signs of impairment. Following sobriety tests, she was booked around 3 a.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2026, and released just after 6 a.m. Her vehicle was impounded, and chemical test results are pending.

A representative for Spears stated that the incident was "inexcusable" and expressed hope that this would be the first step toward overdue change and support for the singer. Her sons are expected to spend time with her, and loved ones are reportedly planning a strategy for her well-being. Spears has a court date set for May 4, 2026, in Ventura County Superior Court.

This arrest follows previous legal troubles, including a misdemeanor charge for alleged hit-and-run and driving without a license in 2007. Spears was previously under a conservatorship from 2008 until September 2021, when she was declared a free and independent woman. In recent years, she has also been in the news for personal events, including her marriage and divorce from Sam Asghari, and a significant catalog sale for $200 million.