Pop star Justin Bieber is facing the threat of a prison sentence after officers saw him drag-racing before dawn in a residential street in Florida, his yellow Lamborghini travelling at nearly twice the speed limit.
The 19-year-old singer later admitted smoking marijuana, drinking and taking a prescription medication, police say.
He was charged with driving under the influence, driving with an expired licence and resisting arrest without violence.
He was arrested with R&B singer Khalil Amir Sharieff, after police saw them racing two cars down the street at 4.09am local time, with two other vehicles apparently being used to block off the area.
Police chief Ray Martinez said the singer was initially not co-operative when the officer pulled him over. He said the singer also had an expired Georgia driver’s licence.
Police said Bieber was driving the Lamborghini and Sharieff was driving a Ferrari. Both cars were towed away.
Police say Bieber was clocked at 55mph to 60mph in a 30mph zone near a school and youth centre.
According to the arrest report, Bieber “had slow deliberate movements” and appeared to be in a stupor when the officer ordered him to exit his vehicle. Bieber was arrested after repeatedly refusing to put his hands on his vehicle so the officer could pat him down to look for weapons, the report said.
It says he swore several times at the officer and demanded to know why he was being arrested.
Under Florida law, people under the age of 21 are considered driving under the influence if they have a blood-alcohol content of 0.02% or more – a level the 5ft 9in 140lb star could reach with one drink.
For a first driving under the influence offence, there is no minimum jail sentence and a maximum of six months, a fine of $250 to $500 (£300), and 50 hours of community service.
For anyone under 21, there is an automatic six-month licence suspension.
Bieber left jail about an hour after his court appearance, popping through a window of his black SUV in a black hoody and sunglasses to wave to crowds of reporters and young girls waiting to see him.