Latest reports collected by Us Weekly reveal details of Britney Spears' traffic violation in early March. On 4/3, after 21:00, she was stopped by local police on suspicion of driving under the influence of stimulants and alcohol in Ventura County, California. Authorities located the singer after receiving an anonymous call reporting a vehicle being driven at high speed and erratically.
At the time of her arrest, Britney Spears was wearing a faded blue striped dress and purple sandals. When Spears pulled over, police noted a strong smell of alcohol emanating from inside the vehicle, despite the singer stating she had only consumed one drink approximately seven hours earlier. She rated her own level of intoxication as 0 on a scale of 10. "I could drink four more bottles and still entertain you well. I am an angel", Britney Spears said at the time. According to Us Weekly, police observed Britney Spears' eyes to be red, watery, and her pupils dilated at the scene. She performed two breath alcohol tests, yielding results of 0,05% and 0,06% respectively. According to People, both results were below 0,08% – California's legal limit for drivers 21 and older. Reports indicate that during her arrest, Britney Spears spoke rapidly and incoherently, and was unsteady on her feet. At one point, she invited the officers to dine at her home. According to an officer, Spears' mood constantly shifted from "confrontational and agitated to grandiose and compliant." Initially, the singer refused to exit her vehicle, citing past experiences of being mocked and harassed, and insisted on speaking with her lawyer. She complied with the order after 10 minutes of protest.
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Current portrait of Britney Spears. Photo: Instagram Britney Spears
According to People, police also found an empty wine glass in the cup holder between the driver's and front passenger's seats. They also found an unlabeled bottle of Adderall, used to treat adhd (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), in the singer's bag. According to Spears, this drug made her feel "more uplifted." She also confirmed taking 200 mg of Lamictal – a medication for epilepsy that slows the progression of mood disorders in adults with bipolar disorder. In her 2023 memoir, "The Woman in Me", she mentioned Adderall, stating she used it in the early 2000s for "rushes" and "a few hours of less boredom."
Authorities transported the artist to the Moonpark area office of the California Highway Patrol for drug identification. Afterward, they transferred her to a medical center to obtain a blood sample. To delay the blood draw, Spears stated she needed to use the restroom. While inside, she became aggressive and argumentative. "I had to handcuff Spears and place her in the front right passenger seat of the patrol car," an arresting officer stated. She was released the following morning.
Excerpt from the music video "Oops!...I Did It Again" (2000). Video: YouTube Britney Spears
On 4/5, Britney Spears was sentenced to 12 months of probation after pleading guilty to "wet reckless driving." According to the Legal Information Institute, this term refers to a plea bargain where an individual accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs has their charge reduced to a lesser offense. Additionally, she paid a fine of 571 USD (over 15 million dong), participated in a rehabilitation program, and attends regular sessions with psychologists. In 4/2026, she voluntarily entered a rehabilitation center. Sean and Jayden – her two sons with ex-husband Kevin Federline – reportedly played a significant role in helping their mother enter the treatment facility.
Britney Spears, 45, once dubbed the "Princess of Pop," is known to audiences for songs such as "Baby One More Time," "Oops!... I Did It Again," and "Toxic." Throughout her career, the singer has released nine studio albums, earning one Grammy Award and eight Billboard Awards. According to People, she has struggled with mental health issues for many years. Britney Spears endured 13 years under her father's conservatorship after an incident where she locked herself in a room with her two young children. Recently, many fans have expressed concern for the singer's well-being due to her frequent posts on social media featuring dance routines and showcasing her figure in short dresses, lingerie, and bikinis. She once caused shock by appearing nude on a beach and dancing with knives.
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