GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Alaska. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.
Helmet required for riders under 18 or with instructional permit; all passengers must wear helmet. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
5 years
69 and over: no mail renewal
55 (65 on select interstate routes by engineering investigation and case by case, not automatic or default)
55 (65 on select interstate routes by engineering investigation and case by case, not automatic or default)
55 (65 on select interstate routes by engineering investigation and case by case, not automatic or default)
55 (65 on select interstate routes by engineering investigation and case by case, not automatic or default)
55
55
None
90 days
After 30 days
Mandatory for all convictions
No
No
Under 1 yrs or under 20 lbs in rear-facing seat
1-3 yrs and over 20 lbs in child safety seat
4-15 and 20-64 lbs (or under 57" tall) in booster seat
4-7 yrs and 65 lbs or over (or 57" or taller) or 7-15 yrs and under 65 lbs (or below 57")
1 a.m. - 5 a.m.
First 6 months: no passengers under 21
16 years, 6 months
14
6
40 (10)
16
Primary
16 and over
All
No
No
No
All drivers. Primary law.
None
n/a
None
n/a
None
Decriminalized and legal for recreational and medical use
None
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Motorcycle Helmet Required?
Helmet required for riders under 18 or with instructional permit; all passengers must wear helmet. Universal helmet law repealed 1976.
Length of Regular Renewal Cycle
5 years
Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)
55 (65 on select interstate routes by engineering investigation and case by case, not automatic or default)
Ignition Interlocks
Mandatory for all convictions
Child Restraint Required
Under 1 yrs or under 20 lbs in rear-facing seat
1-3 yrs and over 20 lbs in child safety seat
4-15 and 20-64 lbs (or under 57" tall) in booster seat
Full Privilege Minimum Age
16 years, 6 months
Type of Law
Primary
Speed Cameras
None
Red Light Cameras
None
