Britney Spears argued with police during DUI arrest, bodycam footage shows

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. 101 when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol. It took her 15 seconds to respond to commands to pull over, police said. When she rolled down the window to speak to police, the reporting officer noted "the distinct odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from" the vehicle.Spears argued with police for about 10 minutes before getting out of the car, according to the investigation report. Body camera footage showed Spears telling police she "did not like" the order to exit the vehicle. At one point, she said she did not want to get out of her car because of traffic on the highway. When the officers offered to drive her around a corner, she again refused and asked if they could come to her home."I'll make you food or lasagna, whatever you want. I have a pool," Spears can be heard saying. She later says that she is "totally fine" and able to drive.  Britney Spears and police officers during a DUI arrest on March 4, 2026. California Highway Patrol When she exited the car, she appeared visibly unsteady and exhibited "rapid and slurred" speech, according to the reporting officer. The officer also noted that Spears exhibited "dramatic mood swings" during their interaction and that she occasi...