Safety Belt Law:

Alaska law requires everyone in a motor vehicle to use a safety belt. Drivers must wear a safety belt. The driver is also responsible for all passengers under the age of 16 years. The law requires federally approved child restraint devices for passengers under four years old. Passengers aged from 4 up to 16 must wear a seat belt or a child restraint device; whichever is age appropriate.

Graduated Licensing Laws

Learner Permit Min. Age : 14
Intermediate Minimum Age : 16
Full License Minimum Age : 16 yrs. 6 mos.

Illegal Per Se : 0.08
Open Container, Repeat Offender : Neither
Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions : Vehicle Confiscation, Discretionary Ignition Interlock
Admin. License Suspension First Offense : 90 days

Sanctions for School and Construction Zones

Sanctions for Speeding in a Construction Zone: No preference
Sanctions for Speeding in a School Zone : Six points are assessed on the driving record.

Safety Driving Tips:

• Be sure headlights are in working order and lenses clean. Keep windshield clean.
• Don't look at the "hot spot" in the headlight pattern of approaching cars.
• Wear sunglasses in bright sunlight to protect night seeing ability. Do not wear sunglasses at night
• Tinted windshields affect night vision.
• Remember that even moderate drinking may reduce one's vision as well as reaction time.
• Both prescription medicines and nonprescription medicines may affect driving, read labels carefully.
• Carry a flashlight and flares.