Los Angeles: Mel Gibson issued a lengthy statement apologising for his drunk driving arrest and saying he has battled alcoholism throughout his life.
On Saturday, Gibson also apologised for what he said were "despicable" statements he made to the deputies who arrested him on early Friday morning on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu.
"I acted like a person completely out of control when I was arrested," the actor said in a statement issued by his publicist.
"I disgraced myself and my family with my behaviour and for that I am truly sorry. I have battled with the disease of alcoholism for all of my adult life and profoundly regret my horrific relapse," he said.
Gibson said he was taking "necessary steps to ensure my return to health." Publicist Alan Nierob declined to elaborate beyond the statement.
Gibson, 50, was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol after deputies stopped his 2006 Lexus LS 430 for speeding.
Sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore said deputies clocked him doing 140 kph in a 72.4 kph zone.
A breath test indicated Gibson's blood-alcohol level was 0.12 per cent, Whitmore said. The legal limit in California is 0.08 per cent.
Gibson was booked at the Lost Hills Sheriff's station, according to department records. The actor-director was cited and released about five hours later after posting $ 5,000 bail, Whitmore said.
"The investigation is ongoing," Whitmore said. "There was absolutely no favouritism shown to this suspect."
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