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Britney Spears Arrested on Suspicion of DUI in California

Police records show Britney Spears was pulled over on U.S. 101 in March after drifting between lanes. She was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and later pleaded guilty to reckless driving.

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S. 101 in March after drifting between lanes, according to an investigation report reviewed by CBS News. It took her 15 seconds to respond to commands to pull over. When she rolled down the window, the reporting officer noted the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the vehicle.

Spears argued with police for about 10 minutes before exiting the car. Dashboard camera footage showed her saying she did not like the order to get out and citing traffic on the highway as a reason for staying inside.

When officers offered to drive her around a corner, Spears refused and asked if they could come to her home. She offered to make them food or lasagna and said she had a pool, according to the report. She told officers she had a mimosa about six hours earlier and said she did not feel intoxicated.

She also stated she had taken Lamictal, a medication used to treat bipolar disorder. When she exited the vehicle, officers observed that she appeared visibly unsteady and exhibited rapid and slurred speech. The reporting officer noted dramatic mood swings and that she occasionally spoke with a British accent.

A search of the vehicle found a bottle of Adderall not prescribed to Spears and a wine glass in the front cupholder. 05%. Spears was arrested on suspicion of driving while drinking and using drugs. Blood was drawn for drug testing, though results were not included in the report.

She was released the morning after her arrest. Spears pleaded guilty to a charge of reckless driving earlier this month and received 12 months of probation. She voluntarily checked herself into rehab in April, a spokesperson told CBS Los Angeles.

Key Facts

Blood alcohol levels
0.06% and 0.05% on two Breathalyzer tests
Vehicle search
Found Adderall not prescribed to Spears and a wine glass
Sentence
12 months probation after guilty plea to reckless driving

Story Timeline

3 events
  1. March 4, 2026

    Spears was pulled over on U.S. 101 and arrested on suspicion of DUI.

    1 source@CBSNews
  2. March 2026

    Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving and received 12 months probation.

    1 source@CBSNews
  3. April 2026

    Spears voluntarily checked herself into rehab.

    1 source@CBSNews

Potential Impact

  1. 01

    Spears completed a guilty plea and began 12 months of probation.

  2. 02

    Spears entered rehab voluntarily in April.

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PublishedMay 22, 2026, 6:50 PM
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