Drinking and Driving Laws in Alaska
The State of Alaska like the rest of the United States has a drunk driving law that prohibits a person from driving when they have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .08 percent or more alcohol in their blood system. Research has shown that levels in the area of .05 percent impairs the driving ability of most individuals and that an .08 percent level should be defined as the legal limit for the "impaired" driver.
How many drinks does it take to reach the legal limit in Alaska?
There isn't a right answer to this question, there are many variables that contribute to an individuals BAC score. There are calculators and charts that can be used as references, however each individual has unique physical characteristics that contribute to a BAC score. In fact, it takes very little alcohol to become legally drunk and physical attributes such as weight, gender and body fat percentage can all be factors in the equation. The best answer is to have zero drinks before you drive, drinking and driving will cost you your freedom, lost wages, fines, and sr-22 insurance requirements.
Drinking and Driving in Alaska- Revoking Your Driving License
The State of Alaska will revoke your driving privileges the following offenses:
Refusing to submit to a chemical test following an arrest for driving under the influence.
A person whose blood contains 0.08 percent or more concentration of alcohol.
A commercial vehicle operator whose blood alcohol contend is .04 percent or more.
Persons under the age of 21 that operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol.
Persons under the age of 21 that refuse to submit to a chemical test.
Persons under the age of 21 that use a false drivers license to obtain alcohol.
As you can read above, in the State of Alaska has drunk driving laws for adults and drivers under the age of 21. If you are a commercial driver the allowed concentration of alcohol in your blood system is reduced to .04 percent or above.
Drunk Driving Fines and Penalties in Alaska
First Drunk Driving Conviction
$1,500 fine and 3 days in jail. Drivers license will be revoked for 90 days.
Second Drunk Driving Conviction
$3,000 fine and 20 days in jail. Drivers license will be revoked for 1 year.
Third Drunk Driving Conviction
$4,000 fine and 60 days in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for 3 years.
Fourth Drunk Driving Conviction
$5,000 fine and 120 days in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for 5 years.
Fifth Drunk Driving Conviction
$6,000 fine and 240 days in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for 5 years.
Six or more Drunk Driving Convictions
$7,000 fine and 360 days in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for 5 years.
Mandatory Penalties for Drunk Driving Convictions in Alaska
If a driver is arrested for a DUI they will be charged with a felony if, within 10 years of the arrest date, the person had been previously convicted of a DUI two or more times.
Felony DUI Third Offense
$10,000 fine and 120 days in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for Life in Alaska.
Felony DUI Fourth Offense
$10,000 fine and 240 days in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for Life in Alaska.
Felony DUI Five or More Offenses
$10,000 fine and 1 year in Jail. Drivers license will be revoked for Life in Alaska.
Alaska DUI / DWI laws extend to Vehicles, Watercraft or Aircraft. Refusing to Submit to a Chemical Test
If, after being arrested for drunk driving (DUI), you refuse to take a chemical test of your breath, or your breath test result is .08 or more, your driver’s license, privilege to drive or your privilege to obtain a license will be revoked. This will occur even if the criminal charge of DUI or Refusal is dismissed, or you are found not guilty in court.
Listed Below are the Administrative Revocation Periods
90 days for a first offense; 1 year if you have been previously convicted of DUI or Refusal;
3 years if you have two prior convictions of DUI or Refusal, or 5 years if you have three
or more prior convictions of DUI or Refusal.
Prior convictions of DWI/DUI or Refusal occurring in Alaska or another state within the last
15 years can be used to determine the revocation period.
SR-22 Insurance Requirements in Alaska
Depending on your situation, an SR-22 insurance policy may be necessary to have your drivers license reinstated. In Alaska, you must carry an SR-22 insurance policy for 3 years after the last day of your revocation. You don't need to be a car owner to procure an SR-22 policy in Alaska, contact an SR-22 insurance company and ask about an Alaska SR-22 non-owner policy .
Additional Information on SR-22 Insurance in Alaska
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