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.

The most important cost, however, is the cost of life. Every year, people die due to Alaska drinking and driving. If you get an Alaska DWI conviction, you can consider yourself lucky to not have killed anyone else. Pedestrians, other drivers, and passengers are all at risk when there are drunk drivers on the road.