Tiger Woods gets five-year driving ban and fine after entering car crash plea deal

Golfer Tiger Woods has received a five-year driving ban and a fine as part of a plea deal concerning a February 2021 car crash in Southern California. The terms of the agreement, which resolves charges related to the incident, were finalized in a Los Angeles County court.

The crash occurred when Woods's SUV veered across a median and rolled over on a downhill stretch of road in Rancho Palos Verdes. Authorities had previously stated that Woods was driving at a high speed and that his vehicle was traveling at speeds well in excess of the posted limit. While initial reports indicated that Woods had no memory of the crash itself, investigators determined that he was not impaired by alcohol or drugs at the time.

This legal resolution addresses the criminal charges stemming from the accident. The five-year driving ban means Woods will not be permitted to operate a motor vehicle legally in California for that period. The financial penalty, a fine, is also part of the court's judgment. Woods, one of the most recognizable figures in professional golf, had been recovering from significant leg injuries sustained in the crash.

The outcome of the plea deal brings a conclusion to the legal proceedings related to the incident. Woods's return to professional golf has been a subject of considerable interest, with his participation in tournaments often dependent on his physical recovery from the injuries he suffered. The driving ban and fine represent the final judicial consequences of the car crash.