Traffic Exchange

Apr 15, 2013

Kevin Hart Arrested for DUI

Comedian Kevin Hart was arrested on suspicion of DUI after he nearly slammed into a gas tanker while speeding on a freeway.

The California Highway Patrol, confirmed to TMZ that the comedian driving in a black Mercedes on the 101 Freeway at around 4:30 AM PT. The CHP says he was "driving erratic," "going 90 MPH" and "almost collided with a gas tanker truck."

Hart failed a field sobriety test and was booked for misdemeanor driving under the influence. He was released later Sunday after payment of a $5,000 bond.

Hart later addressed the incident on Twitter, writing that drinking and driving is "not a game or a laughing matter." He added: