| 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense | 5th Offense | ||
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Jail |
Min. 72 hours |
Min. 20 days |
60 to 120 days |
90 to 120 days | 240 to 360 days |
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Fines and Penalties |
$1,500 |
$3,000 |
$4,000 to $10,000 |
$5,000 to $10,000 | $6,000 to $10,000 |
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License Suspension |
Min. 90 days |
Min. 1 year |
Min. 3 years |
Min. 5 years | Min. 5 years |
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IID** Required |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
In addition to the penalties listed above, a driver convicted of a DUI in Alaska may impose the following:
Lookback Period: 15 years (Period of time that prior DUIs are relevant for sentencing. Also known as a “washout” period.)
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Under 21 |
.00% (Alaska is a zero tolerance state) |
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21 or older |
.08% |
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Commercial |
.04% |
** BAC = blood alcohol content
How many drinks does it take? Check the BAC chart.
You may want to try our BAC Calculator, however I wouldn't let any results encourage you to drink and drive.
Alaska has an implied consent law. That means that if you refuse to submit to a chemical test you will be subject to a fine and automatic license suspension. Learn more about Alaska’s implied consent law.
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1st Offense |
2nd Offense |
3rd Offense |
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Refusal to take test |
3 days jail; mandatory ignition interlock device; fines up to $1,500 |
20 days jail; mandatory ignition interlock device; fines up to $3,000 |
60 days jail; mandatory ignition interlock device; fines up to $4,000 |
Disclaimer: We try to keep the information provided here up to date. However, laws often change, as do their interpretation and application. Different jurisdictions within a state may enforce the laws in different ways. For that reason, we recommended that you seek the advice of a local attorney familiar with DUI cases in your area.
A defendant might receive a "wet reckless," or a conviction of reckless driving involving alcohol, as a result of a plea bargain in which a charge of drunk driving is reduced to a case of reckless driving. There is no statutory provision on whether a wet reckless plea bargain will be accepted in Alaska, but it's possible a lawyer may be able to create a plea bargain for you.
The State of Alaska will revoke your driving privileges the following offenses:
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.
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.
Depending on your situation, an SR22 insurance policy may be necessary to have your drivers license reinstated. In Alaska, you must carry an SR22 insurance policy for 3 years after the last day of your revocation. You don't need to be a car owner to procure an SR22 policy in Alaska, contact an SR22 insurance company and ask about an Alaska SR22 non-owner policy .