Dillon, 44, who got a 2006 Oscar nomination for the movie Crash, was driving at 106 miles an hour (171kmh) in a maximum 65 miles an hour (105kmh) zone, Vermont police Sergeant Tara Thomas told AFP.

He was finger-printed, photographed and freed. He must appear in court on January 21st, Sgt Thomas said.

If found guilty he faces up to three months imprisonment, or a fine of up to US$300 (S$430), or both, she said.

Sgt Thomas described the star, also well known for his role in There's something about Mary, as 'extremely cooperative, very polite'. -- AFP