Spears has scored US chart success with her new single Gimme More

The 25-year-old must submit to the procedures at a Los Angeles police station between now and her scheduled appearance on 25 October.

Ms Spears was charged last month for allegedly crashing into a parked car while driving without a valid licence.

She could face up to six months in jail for the 6 August incident.

A conviction will also carry a fine of $1,000 (�490).

Chart success

The pop star was not required to attend the hearing because the charges - which she was informed of by letter last month - are classed as misdemeanours, which carry relatively minor penalties under US law.

The owner of the other vehicle, which was parked in a car park, reported the damage on 9 August.

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline's divorce was finalised in July

Ms Spears' career and personal life has recently been beset by a series of incidents.

Last week, a judge refused to restore custody rights to her two sons after ex-husband Kevin Federline was granted sole custody by the courts.

The singer was instead awarded visitation rights to the children.

According to court documents connected to the case, she has been ordered to undergo twice-weekly random drug and alcohol testing.

She was dropped by her management company last month after her comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards was largely panned by critics.