Tiger Woods has been handed a five-year driving ban and fined after pleading guilty to reckless driving charges stemming from a car crash, according to reports from Sky News and Al Jazeera.
Woods, one of the most recognized athletes in the world, faced criminal charges connected to a vehicle crash. Rather than contest the charges at trial, he entered a plea deal that resolved the case with agreed-upon penalties including forfeiture of his driving licence.
Under the terms of the plea agreement, Woods pleaded guilty to reckless driving and will forfeit his driving licence for five years. A fine was also imposed as part of the settlement. Sky News and Al Jazeera both confirmed the guilty plea and the resulting sanctions, though the precise fine amount and full conditions of the deal were not specified in the available source material.
The plea deal allows Woods to avoid a potentially lengthier legal process while still carrying significant personal consequences. A five-year driving ban represents a notable restriction on his daily life. The resolution also closes a chapter of legal uncertainty that has surrounded the 15-time major champion alongside his ongoing efforts to remain competitive on the PGA Tour despite previous serious physical injuries.
No statements from Woods or his legal representatives were detailed in the sourced reports at the time of publication.