Britney Spears was arrested for driving under the influence on Wednesday, March 4. Every detail — from her reported blood alcohol level to the status of her Instagram account — has been making headlines.
The arrest occurred nearly five years after her conservatorship ended. Spears was placed under a conservatorship following her 2007 split from ex-husband Kevin Federline, with whom she shares two children.
Here’s everything to know so far:
The Arrest Timeline
Spears’ DUI arrest took place near her home in Ventura County, California, on March 4, at 9:28 p.m., according to Ventura County Sheriff’s Office records.
After being taken into custody, Spears was transported to the hospital by California Highway Patrol to have her blood drawn and tested to determine her blood alcohol content, according to TMZ. Her reported BAC was .06, under the legal limit.
Spears was booked on Thursday, March 5, at 3:02 a.m. and released at 6:07 a.m. Us Weekly confirmed.
Her Instagram Account
Videos shared on social media reveal Spears dancing in several Instagram videos prior to her arrest. Her account appears to have been deactivated.
The Rep Statement
“This was an unfortunate incident that is completely inexcusable,” Spears’ rep said in a statement to Us Weekly on March 5. “Britney is going to take the right steps and comply with the law, and hopefully this can be the first step in long overdue change that needs to occur in Britney’s life. Hopefully, she can get the help and support she needs during this difficult time.”
The statement continued with Spears’ rep confirming that she was going to be “spending time” with her sons in the wake of the incident.
“Her loved ones are going to come up with an overdue, needed plan to set her up for success for well-being,” the statement concluded.
Spears’ arrest comes after separate sources told Us that she was “rebuilding her relationship” with kids Preston, 20, and Jayden, 19.
“The boys are maturing and they want their mom in their lives, and Britney is really happy about that,” a separate insider told Us in September 2025. “She’s so grateful to have them in her life. She feels whole again.”
What Spears’ Family Said
A family source exclusively told Us that Spears’ loved ones want her to get help. The source described the arrest within the context of what they characterized as “troubling behavior.”
The Court Date
Spears is set to appear in court on Monday, May 4, according to Ventura County Sheriff’s Office online records. That falls exactly two months after the arrest.
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