Jon Jones settles traffic case with donation, faces no further penalty
Jon Jones will only face $100 penalty as a sign of goodwill after he was stopped in February for speeding and didn't have a driver's license or proof of insurance.
Jones appeared in court on Wednesday according to TMZ where he settled the traffic infraction by providing proof of insurance and his driver's license.
Jones was stopped by a police officer in New Mexico after doing 75 mph in a 35 mph zone. At the time of the stop, Jones claimed he was rushing to a training session at the gym and forgot his identification along with insurance and registration for the car.
There was initially some concern that the traffic stop could serve as a probation violation against Jones.
The former light heavyweight champion was sentenced to 18 months probation following a hit-and-run accident in April 2015 that also cost Jones a suspension from the UFC as well as being stripped of his title.
New Mexico authorities opted not to treat the altercation as a probation violation so Jones only had to face the citation for driving without a license, insurance or registration.
Once he provided that documentation to the court, Jones agreed to donate $100 to the New Mexico Animal Humane Society and he'll face no further action so long as he stays out of trouble for the next 90 days.
Jones can now get back to preparation for his April 23 showdown with Daniel Cormier where they will battle in the main event of UFC 197 in Las Vegas.
