Alaska Driver’s License
Driver Education:
Driver education in Alaska is offered to beginner drivers ages 14 and older looking to apply for their learner's permits and driver's licenses. Driver's training refresher courses for experienced drivers with multiple or repeat traffic offenses are also available, as is traffic school. (For more information on where to find driver’s ed courses click here)
Driver’s Permits: Click here for details
Divers Training: Click here for details
Alaska Car Events, Shows, Expos
No events at this time (for updates please click here)
Alaska Speed Limits
Basic Speed Rule:
No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent considering the traffic, roadway and weather conditions. 13 AAC 02.2751
Statutory Speed Limit:
- 65 MPH --on specific sections of either (1) the Alaska interstate system or (2) outside of urbanized areas with populations ≥ 50,000.
- 45 MPH --when towing a mobile home
- 25 MPH --in a residential area
- 20 MPH --in a business district or in a marked public school or playground
- 15 MPH --in an alley
Alaska Gas Prices
- Recent State High: 3.62 (per gallon)
- Recent State Low: 3.21 (per gallon)
Alaska Vehicle Hazard Rates
Car accidents: In Alabama the number of fatalities due to car accidents was 62 in 2008, from 82 in 2007. This is a -24% change. 24 of these deaths, or 38%, involved alcohol impairment.
DUI Prevalence: 5,255 DUI arrests in 2008.
Popular Alaska Car Dealerships
Morrison Auto Group of Anchorage
935 Gambell St | Anchorage, AK , 99501
PH: (907) 272-5522 | FX: N/A
Alaska Sales & Service
1300 E 5th Ave | Anchorage, AK , 99501
PH: (907) 265-7511 | FX: N/A
T K Services
7940 Sandlewood Pl | Anchorage, AK , 99507
PH: (907) 243-8390 | FX: N/A
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Bmw of Anchorage
730 E 5th Ave | Anchorage, AK , 99501
PH: (907) 646-7500 | FX: N/A
Lithia Dodge of South Anchorage
9600 Old Seward Hwy | Anchorage, AK , 99515
PH: (907) 868-9300 | FX: N/A
Stepp Brothers New & Used Cars & Trucks
625 Gambell St | Anchorage, AK , 99501
PH: (907) 257-6670 | FX: N/A
Lithia Hyundai of Anchorage
5400 Old Seward Hwy | Anchorage, AK , 99518
PH: (907) 762-5100 | FX: N/A
Nye Frontier Ford
Mile 40 Parks Highwa | Wasilla, AK , 99654
PH: (907) 694-8923 | FX: N/A
(For more car dealership information by county or city please click here)
Alaska Driving Laws/Info
First Alaska DUI Offense
- Jail Time – Minimum of 72 Hours
- Cost – $1,500
- License Penalty – Minimum of 90 Days
Second Alaska DUI Offense
- Jail Time – Minimum of 20 Days
- Cost – $3000
- License Penalty – Minimum of 1 Year
Third Alaska DUI Offense
- Class “C” Felony
- Jail Time – Minimum of 60 Days or *120 Days
- Cost - $4,000 or *$10,000
- License Penalty – Minimum of 3 Years or *Permanent Suspension
Foruth Alaska DUI Offense
- Class “C” Felony
- Jail Time – Minimum of 90 Days or *120 Days
- Cost - $5,000 or *$10,000
- License Penalty – Minimum of 5 Years or *Permanent Suspension
AL Speeding Ticket Info:
Can I be arrested for not paying my speeding tickets?
It varies by the county or municipality where you got your ticket. However, not paying your violation will force the court to notify your Alaska’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) that results in an instantaneous suspension of your driver’s license. And, again, a warrant for your arrest may also be issued. This does not mean that the cops will then be actively coming after you. Rather, this means that a warrant for your arrest will always appear on your record (even for employment background checks). However, if you commit another crime or even minor infraction, you will NOT receive a ticket you will be hauled off to jail.
What if I miss my court date?
Again, the location in Alaska where the ticket was issued will influence the specific repercussions of missing a court date differentially. However, commonly, an arrest warrant will be issued and your license will not be valid, until you show up, pay up, and clear your name. Otherwise any other unlawful activity you engage in can result in much steeper fines and often jail time.
