What are the penalties for a DUI in Alaska?
| Drink driving in Alaska | 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | 4th Offense | 5th Offense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jail | Min. 72 hours | Min. 20 days | 60 to 120 days | 90 to 120 days | 240 to 360 days |
| Fines and Penalties | $1,500 | $3,000 | $4,000 to $10,000 | $5,000 to $10,000 | $6,000 to $10,000 |
| License Suspension | Min. 90 days | Min. 1 year | Min. 3 years | Min. 5 years | Min. 5 years |
| IID** Required | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Additional DUI Penalties in Alaska
Drink driving in Alaska: In addition to the penalties listed above, a driver convicted of a DUI in Alaska may impose the following:
- While the convicted driver is incarcerated or as a condition of probation or parole is required to take medication that is intended to prevent the consumption of alcohol.
- During probation, the offender may not operate a motor vehicle unless it is equipped with a certified ignition interlock device**. All costs associated with the installation and maintenance of this device will be paid by the convicted DUI offender.
- The court may order the screening, drug and alcohol evaluation, referral, and program requirements of an alcohol safety action program as a condition of probation or parole.
Lookback Period: 15 years (Period of time that prior DUIs are relevant for sentencing. Also known as a “washout” period.)
How much do you have to drink (BAC*) for a DUI in Alaska?
| Under 21 | .00% (Alaska is a zero tolerance state) |
| 21 or older | .08% |
| Commercial | .04% |
What if you refuse to take a chemical test in Alaska?
Alaska has an implied consent law. That means that if you refuse to submit to a chemical test you will be subject to a fine and automatic license suspension. Learn more about Alaska’s implied consent law.
| 1st Offense | 2nd Offense | 3rd Offense | |
| Refusal to take test | 3 days jail; mandatory ignition interlock device; fines up to $1,500 | 20 days jail; mandatory ignition interlock device; fines up to $3,000 | 60 days jail; mandatory ignition interlock device; fines up to $4,000 |
Drink driving in Alaska – Revoking Your Driving License
The State of Alaska will revoke your driving privileges for the following offenses:
- Refusing to submit to a chemical test following an arrest for driving under the influence.
- A person whose blood contains 0.08 percent or more concentration of alcohol.
- A commercial vehicle operator whose blood alcohol content is .04 percent or more.
- Persons under the age of 21 that operate a motor vehicle after consuming alcohol.
- Persons under the age of 21 that refuse to submit to a chemical test.
- Persons under the age of 21 that use a false drivers license to obtain alcohol.
As you can read above, in the State of Alaska has drunk driving laws for adults and drivers under the age of 21. If you are a commercial driver the allowed concentration of alcohol in your blood system is reduced to .04 percent or above.
