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Tiger Woods Pleads No Contest to Reckless Driving

9/2/2026

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Summary

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Tiger Woods entered a no-contest plea to reduced reckless-driving charges in Martin County on September 2, 2026.
The plea changed his March 27, 2026 arrest from DUI to reckless driving.
Judge Darren Steele sentenced Woods to a five-year driver’s license suspension and a $1,500 fine.
Woods’ Land Rover rolled over on Jupiter Island, injuring no one.
Girlfriend Vanessa Trump sat beside Woods at the hearing while he offered no comment.

History

Historical Context

In March 2026 Tiger Woods rolled his SUV near his Jupiter Island home, failed field-sobriety tests and was arrested for DUI and property damage, facing three misdemeanor charges. Martin County Circuit Judge Darren Steele presided, illustrating Florida courts’ growing tendency to apply stricter penalties to high-profile athletes involved in traffic offenses.

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Story summary

Tiger Woods entered a no-contest plea to reduced reckless-driving charges in Martin County on September 2, 2026.
The plea changed his March 27, 2026 arrest from DUI to reckless driving.
Judge Darren Steele sentenced Woods to a five-year driver’s license suspension and a $1,500 fine.
Woods’ Land Rover rolled over on Jupiter Island, injuring no one.
Girlfriend Vanessa Trump sat beside Woods at the hearing while he offered no comment.

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