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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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