Tiger Woods' driving privileges suspended for five years following crash

Tiger Woods' driver's license has been suspended for five years following a court agreement in which the 15-time major golf champion pleaded no contest to reckless-driving charges.

The suspension represents the outcome of a negotiated settlement in which prosecutors dropped an initial driving under the influence charge against Woods. The agreement allows Woods to avoid admission of guilt while accepting responsibility through the lesser reckless-driving plea.

The incident marked a significant moment in the public profile of the legendary golfer, who has won 15 major championships throughout his career. The five-year suspension means Woods will be unable to legally drive during that period, though he may be eligible to apply for license reinstatement before the term expires depending on jurisdiction-specific regulations.

The resolution comes after Woods' involvement in a traffic crash that drew widespread media attention. The settlement conditions reflect an outcome common in traffic violation cases where charges are reduced in exchange for guilty pleas to lesser infractions.

Woods' case highlights the legal consequences that public figures face following traffic incidents, regardless of their professional standing or achievements.