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Tiger Woods Charged with Careless Driving, DUI
2 Apr
Summary
- Tiger Woods faces DUI and careless driving charges.
- Careless driving is a civil offense with a $163 fine.
- Woods found with two opioid pills during arrest.
Tiger Woods is facing charges of both careless driving and driving under the influence (DUI). The careless driving charge, classified as a civil traffic offense rather than a criminal one, was filed on April 2, 2026, in Martin County, Florida. This offense carries a fine of $163 and adds points to his driver's license.
The golfer's arrest on March 27, 2026, in Jupiter Island, Florida, involved a rollover crash. During the arrest, bodycam footage captured Woods speaking with officers and undergoing field sobriety tests. A search revealed two opioid pills, identified as Norco, along with cash and other personal items in his pocket.
This incident is not the first time Woods has faced DUI charges; he was arrested in 2017 on similar grounds. Regarding his preference for driving himself, a source close to Woods indicated he values his privacy and believes he is capable of driving, stating he dislikes public scrutiny.
Previously, an ex-employee described Woods as a "terrible driver" and noted that he was on significant pain medication, which may have influenced his decision not to take a urine test during the arrest.
