Britney Spears arrested for DUI in California, but blood test shows BAC under legal limit. Details on the confusing arrest and booking.
- April 2, 2026
AceShowbiz - Britney Spears was arrested late Wednesday evening on suspicion of driving under the influence.
The incident reportedly occurred in Westlake Village, California, near Britney Spears’ residence. Around 9:30 p.m. PT, the California Highway Patrol stopped her for erratic driving. Following the traffic stop, she was taken to a hospital where blood tests were conducted to determine her blood alcohol content (BAC).
According to TMZ, the blood test results indicated that Britney Spears was not over California’s legal BAC limit of .08. Nevertheless, authorities still have the discretion to charge drivers for erratic behavior behind the wheel, regardless of the BAC reading. The details surrounding the exact cause of the arrest remain unclear, as the Ventura County Sheriff's Office report did not specify a reason for the booking.
Britney Spears was booked into Ventura County jail at approximately 3:00 a.m. PT, nearly six hours after the initial traffic stop. After spending about three hours in custody, she was released on a cite and release basis around 6:00 a.m. PT. Her next scheduled court appearance will be on May 4 in Ventura County Superior Court.
In the hours following her release, a spokesperson for Britney Spears issued a statement addressing the arrest. The representative described the event as an "unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable." The statement emphasized that Britney Spears plans to comply with legal requirements.
The statement went on to express hope that Britney Spears will receive the support and help she needs during this difficult period.
