Weiland was released on $15,000 bail

It follows his arrest on Monday on suspicion of "driving under the influence" after a crash in Hollywood.

Weiland, who has a history of drug problems, was already undergoing court-ordered drug rehabilitation.

The 36-year-old singer has also been told to attend a residential drug centre for six months, following the end of his detox session.

The singer was sentenced to three years probation in August for possessing cocaine and heroin.

Los Angeles Police spokesman Jason Lee said Mr Weiland was also charged with failing to stop after hitting another car in his BMW. Damage to both cars was minimal.

Just days before the alleged car crash, the singer was praised by a judge for staying drug-free during a routine test as part of his probation terms, but warned he faces jail if his drug habit returns.

Pasadena Superior Court Commissioner Collette Serio said on Thursday that she would allow Weiland out of the residential facility for a 10-day period, for four hours a day so that he can finish recording an album with his new band Velvet Revolver.

Weiland will be taken to the recording studio by a police officer and tested for drugs immediately on his return.