How do Alaska driver's license points work? This question is about Points on Driver’s License

Alaska driver’s license points work as part of a system that identifies and takes action against high-risk drivers by assigning a specific number of points for different types of traffic violations. In Alaska, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like speeding 3-9 miles per hour over the limit. For major violations, like reckless driving, drivers will get ten points. Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Alaska Violation Number of Points Assigned Speeding 3 to 9 mph over limit 2 Speeding 10 to 19 mph over limit 4 Failure to stop or yield 4 Careless driving behaviors 4 Speeding in school zone or near playgrounds and crosswalks 6 Speeding 20 mph or more over limit 6 Driving without insurance 6 Failure to obey official control devices in school zones and crosswalks 6 Failure to stop for school bus while bus is loading or unloading 6 Failure to yield to authorized emergency vehicle 6 Leaving the scene of an accident 9 Operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license 10 Driving while intoxicated or under the influence 10 Reckless driving 10 Refusal to take a breathalyzer test 10 Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer 10 Street Racing 10 Negligent homicide, manslaughter, or assault with a motor vehicle 10 Other Key Things to Know About Points in Alaska If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in Alaska. Driver’s license points in Alaska expire after 12 months. However, until they expire, you may still see higher insurance premiums, especially for major violations like DUI’s and reckless driving. Knowing when your points expire will help you understand when you may see a drop in your premiums or when it may be a good time to shop for new insurance. To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to points on driver’s licenses.

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Alaska driver’s license points work as part of a system that identifies and takes action against high-risk drivers by assigning a specific number of points for different types of traffic violations. In Alaska, drivers accumulate two points for minor violations like speeding 3-9 miles per hour over the limit. For major violations, like reckless driving, drivers will get ten points.

Driver’s License Points Per Violation in Alaska

Violation	Number of Points Assigned
Speeding 3 to 9 mph over limit	2
Speeding 10 to 19 mph over limit	4
Failure to stop or yield	4
Careless driving behaviors	4
Speeding in school zone or near playgrounds and crosswalks	6
Speeding 20 mph or more over limit	6
Driving without insurance	6
Failure to obey official control devices in school zones and crosswalks	6
Failure to stop for school bus while bus is loading or unloading	6
Failure to yield to authorized emergency vehicle	6
Leaving the scene of an accident	9
Operating a vehicle with a suspended or revoked license	10
Driving while intoxicated or under the influence	10
Reckless driving	10
Refusal to take a breathalyzer test	10
Fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer	10
Street Racing	10
Negligent homicide, manslaughter, or assault with a motor vehicle	10

Other Key Things to Know About Points in Alaska

If you are convicted of a moving violation in another state, points for that violation will be added to your driving record in Alaska.

Driver’s license points in Alaska expire after 12 months. However, until they expire, you may still see higher insurance premiums, especially for major violations like DUI’s and reckless driving. Knowing when your points expire will help you understand when you may see a drop in your premiums or when it may be a good time to shop for new insurance.

To learn more, check out WalletHub’s guide to points on driver’s licenses.

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How long do points stay on your license in Alaska?

Points stay on your license for at least one year in Alaska, since the DMV will remove two points from your license if you have no traffic convictions for 12 months. After they expire, license points will no longer affect your driving privileges, so it’s worth keeping track of how much longer your points will last.... read full answer

License points are designed to penalize drivers for unsafe behavior, and different moving violations will result in a different number of points in each state. For example, in Alaska, speeding 3-9 miles per hour over the limit will result in two points.

Accumulating too many points too quickly can lead to serious consequences like fines and license suspensions. Drivers might also be classified as a high-risk to insure or be required to file an SR-22. In Alaska, 12 points in 12 months will result in a license suspension.

Driving license points are also important because insurance companies check driving records to determine how much risk a driver presents. Customers with more violations on their record will be charged a higher premium since they are considered more likely to file a claim.

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How can I get points off my license in Alaska?

You can get points off your license in Alaska by taking an approved driving course. Alaska allows drivers who fit certain eligibility requirements to complete a driving course in order to remove points. You can take a defensive driving course once every 12 months. If you don't have points on your license and still complete a defensive driving course, the points are going to be counted as credits. Driving courses that reduce your license points might also be called traffic school or ... read full answer defensive driving classes.

Alaska Point-Reduction Course Eligibility Requirements

You must pay the ticket you received unless you are challenging it in court

You must submit your completion certificate to the DMV (if the school doesn't do it for you)

Car insurance companies generally check your driving record to determine your risk as a customer. However, your premium has more to do with the violations on your record than the exact number of points on your license. As a result, you can keep your premium from increasing if you take a driving course that prevents a moving violation from going on your record.

Some insurers also give discounts for completing an approved defensive driving class even if it does not affect your license points or driving record. For more information, check out WalletHub’s guide to traffic school.

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How can I check my driving record in Alaska?

You can check your driving record in Alaska by going to the Department of Motor Vehicles website and requesting a copy of your driving record. It costs $10 to purchase a copy of your Alaska driving record online, and you will need to provide your full name, driver's license number, Social Security number and date of birth.... read full answer

Some states like Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, and Ohio allow residents to check their driving record for free.

How to Check Your Driving Record in Alaska

Go to the Department of Motor Vehicles website.

Provide your personal information.

Pay any applicable fees.

Driving records are important for insurance purposes because car insurance companies charge higher premiums for customers with a history of violations or accidents. For instance, a single speeding ticket increases premiums by an average of 22% in Alaska. Checking your driving record can help you verify that the information is correct.

It’s also a good idea to see when a violation occurred, because insurance companies generally look at the past three to five years of your driving record. Once insurance companies stop taking the violation into account, you should compare quotes again to be sure you’re still getting the best rate on the coverage you need.

For more information, check out WalletHub’s guides to driving record checks and driver’s license points.

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