Alaska drunk driving laws are extremely harsh in order to help discourage this dangerous action.  If you intend to drive in Alaska, make sure you understand Alaska DWI laws. Following them could save your life.

Alcohol and Driving 

Alaska drunk driving laws are meant to keep you and other drivers safe. Read more...

Drugs and Driving 

Keep in mind that you can also be charged with an Alaska DUI if you took drugs prior to driving. Illegal drugs are dangerous even in small amounts, and any amount in your body can result in an Alaska DUI. Read more...

Differences Between DUI and DWI 

DUI officially stands for Driving Under the Influence, while DWI officially stands for Driving While Intoxicated. Read more...

DWI Attorney Directory 

Need the services of a DWI Attorney? Find one in your area. Read more...

DUI/DWI Basics 

Alaska DUI/DWI tickets can be given whether you feel like you’re drunk or not. In this state, if you have a BAC of 0.08% or higher, you’re considered legally drunk. For some, a BAC of that level might cause them to feel intoxicated, but others might feel fine at that level. Usually, the body can metabolize about one drink per hour, but this varies with weight, sex, amount eaten during the previous 6 hours, kind of drink, and so forth. So, if you’ve been drinking at all, keep in mind that you shouldn’t get behind the wheel. Read more...

DWI Attorneys 

If you’re being charged with a DWI, you should talk to an Alaska DWI attorney. Know your rights. Sometimes, drivers are falsely accused of drinking and driving, and even if you were driving while under the influence, testing errors could place you at a higher level than is fair. An Alaska DWI attorney can help you win your case or reduce your sentencing. Read more...  

DWI Costs 

As you read previously, the fines for an Alaska DUI conviction are high, usually costing thousands of dollars. However, this is not the only cost of a DUI. You also have to pay surcharges and court fees, which can cost hundreds of dollars. There is an additional fee for getting your license back if it has been suspended. Read more...

DWI Laws 

In Alaska, you must adhere to national laws regarding drinking and driving. You can be charged in an Alaska DWI even if you don’t feel drunk. Everything is tested chemically, through blood, breath, or urine. The amount of alcohol or other controlled substance in your body is called BAC. Read more...

DWI Penalties 

Because Alaska drinking and driving is so dangerous, you’ll find that Alaska DUI laws are fairly harsh. Read more...

DWI Statistics 

In 2006 in Alaska, there were 73 traffic fatalities. Of those 73, 23 of them (31%) were alcohol related and 20 of them (27%) were due to drivers with a BAC over the legal limit. Read more...

Implied Consent 

Alaska has an implied consent law for chemical tests and drunk driving. If you get behind the wheel, you are agreeing to take a chemical alcohol test. Read more...

Sobriety Tests 

If you are pulled over of drinking any driving, the arresting officer will administer field sobriety tests. These tests include walking in a straight line and standing on one foot. They can’t prove that you are drunk, but if you fail these tests, the officer can ask you to submit a chemical test. Read more...  

Alaska Defensive Driving/Traffic School

In most cases, an Alaska defensive driving course cannot dismiss an Alaska DUI or DWI ticket. However, it can help you to reduce the number of points on your license. If you get too many points on your license, you’ll face suspensions and fines. By taking an Alaska defensive driving course, you can knock two points from your total every year. Read more...