Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence following her arrest on March 4 in California.

• The charge is a misdemeanor count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.
• Spears, a 44-year-old pop star, was reportedly driving "erratically at a high rate of speed" on a southern California highway.
• Her representatives have stated she is taking the "right steps" to comply with the law, and this incident could be a "long overdue change."