Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, bodycam footage shows
Britney Spears was arrested for DUI in March after driving erratically and exhibiting signs of intoxication. Bodycam footage revealed her arguing with police and denying being under the influence, despite evidence to the contrary. She later pleaded guilty to reckless driving and was sentenced to probation, having voluntarily checked into rehab shortly after the incident.
- ▪Spears was pulled over for drifting between lanes and speeding on U.S. 101.
- ▪Bodycam footage showed her arguing with police for about 10 minutes before exiting her vehicle.
- ▪Two Breathalyzer tests indicated her blood alcohol level was 0.06% and 0.05%.
- ▪Spears was found with a bottle of Adderall not prescribed to her and a wine glass in her car.
- ▪She was sentenced to 12 months probation after pleading guilty to reckless driving.
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U.S. Britney Spears argued with police, denied being intoxicated during March DUI arrest, bodycam footage shows By Kerry Breen Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen May 22, 2026 / 10:01 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Pop star Britney Spears was driving erratically and speeding when she was pulled over and arrested for driving under the influence in California in March, according to police records.An investigation report obtained and reviewed by CBS News said that Spears was drifting between lanes on U.S.
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