Sam Hunt arrested for speeding, violating interlock device 5 years after DUI


Country singer Sam Hunt was arrested after speeding on a Tennessee highway and violating the terms of his past DUI.

According to TMZ, the “Cop Car” musician was pulled over on Jan. 20 in Hendersonville — about 22 miles north of Nashville — on charges of speeding and violating an interlock device, best known as a car breathalyzer.

He was taken to jail but released the same day on $1,500 bond.

Country singer Sam Hunt was arrested in Tennessee on Jan. 20. Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
The “Cop Car” singer was pulled over and charged with speeding and violating an interlock device. Getty Images

Hunt’s rep told the outlet that the charges against the hitmaker were cleared, though he still received a speeding ticket.

His reps weren’t immediately available to Page Six for comment.

The “Drinkin’ Too Much” singer, 40, was previously arrested in Nashville for driving under the influence with an open container in 2019.

He was released on $1,500 bond shortly after his arrest. Getty Images for Visible
Hunt was previously arrested for a DUI in 2019. FilmMagic

Per a police report obtained by Page Six at the time, Hunt was allegedly driving down the wrong side of the road, swerving in and out of lanes and crossing the center divider when the cops pulled him over.

The responding officers also claimed that the “23” singer’s eyes were bloodshot and he smelled of alcohol.

Hunt agreed to a breathalyzer test and blew a .173, which is double the legal limit.

At the time, the “23” crooner was allegedly driving down the wrong side of the road. Getty Images for Visible
He also took a breathalyzer test and blew a .173. Getty Images for Visible

According to the Tennessean, the Georgia-born musician appeared in court in 2021 and pleaded guilty to the charges.

He was sentenced to more than 11 months in prison but it was later reduced to 48 hours at the DUI Education Center.

Hunt’s driver’s license was also suspended for one year.

He served 48 hours at a DUI Education Center. Getty Images
Hunt’s driver’s license was also suspended for a year. Getty Images

He got his license reinstated by installing an interlock device to measure his breath alcohol content, which starts the vehicle’s ignition.

Hunt is married to Hannah Lee Fowler, whom he wed in April 2017. They share kids Lucy Louise, 2, and Lowry Lee, 1.

In the past, the couple’s relationship has been rocky, with Fowler filing for divorce in 2022 before withdrawing the request months later.



Country music star Sam Hunt was arrested for speeding and violating his court-ordered interlock device five years after a DUI arrest. The “Body Like a Back Road” singer was pulled over by police for speeding and was found to have tampered with his interlock device, which is designed to prevent individuals from driving under the influence.

Hunt was taken into custody and is facing charges for violating the terms of his probation. This incident comes as a shock to fans, as Hunt has been open about his past struggles with alcohol and has spoken about the importance of sobriety.

It serves as a reminder that even those in the public eye are not immune to the consequences of their actions. Hopefully, this incident will serve as a wake-up call for Hunt to prioritize his sobriety and make better choices moving forward.

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