Britney Spears argued with police, denied being intoxicated during March DUI arrest, footage shows
Updated on: May 22, 2026 / 1:28 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Britney Spears was arrested for DUI in March after driving erratically and speeding.
- Police reports indicate she drifted between lanes and took 15 seconds to respond to commands to pull over.
- Officers noted the smell of alcohol and observed Spears exhibiting unsteady behavior, rapid and slurred speech, and mood swings.
- Spears argued with officers, denied intoxication, and offered them food and access to her pool.
- Her vehicle contained a non-prescribed Adderall bottle and a wine glass.
- Breathalyzer tests showed blood alcohol levels of 0.06% and 0.05%.
- Spears pleaded guilty to reckless driving and received 12 months probation.
- She voluntarily checked into rehab in April.