Tiger Woods has had his driver’s license suspended for five years after reaching a plea agreement on September 2, 2026, stemming from a rollover crash in Florida earlier this year.
The 15-time major champion appeared at the Martin County Courthouse in Stuart, Florida, where he entered a no-contest plea as part of a negotiated agreement with prosecutors.
Woods had initially pleaded not guilty to driving under the influence with property damage. Under the plea deal, prosecutors amended the case, reducing the primary offense to reckless driving as a second offense, along with a careless driving citation.
Judge Darren Steele imposed two five-year driver’s license suspensions, one for each charge. The suspensions will run concurrently, meaning Woods will effectively be prohibited from driving for five years.
The judge also issued a stern warning that Woods cannot drive on public roads for any reason during the suspension.
Woods was also ordered to pay approximately $1,500 in court fines and fees.
The charges stem from a March 27, 2026, crash on Jupiter Island, Florida.
Authorities said Woods was driving a Land Rover when the vehicle clipped a truck hauling a trailer before rolling over.
A breathalyzer test detected no alcohol in Woods’ system. However, deputies reported that he appeared lethargic and slow following the crash. Prescription hydrocodone pills were also reportedly found in his pocket, and authorities said Woods refused to provide a urine sample.
Following the accident, Woods spent time outside the United States receiving treatment at an inpatient medical facility as he focused on his health.
Despite the five-year license suspension, Woods can still operate a golf cart in certain circumstances.
Because standard public-road licensing rules generally do not apply on private property, Woods can drive a golf cart while playing on private golf courses or within private gated communities where permitted.
The suspension does, however, prevent him from operating a golf cart on public Florida roads where a valid driver’s license is required.
The distinction means Woods can still get behind the wheel of a golf cart on the course, but driving on public roadways remains off limits for the duration of his suspension.
