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General Alaska Insurance Guidelines
The state of Alaska currently requires that most drivers be covered under liability insurance. Proof of insurance must always be accessible in the vehicle. Alaska drivers are required to show their insurance info when involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury, death or property damage greater than $500.
Minimum Liability Coverage in Alaska
The state of Alaska minimum liability amounts are as follows:
- $50,000 bodily injury per person.
- $100,000 total bodily injury per accident.
- $25,000 total property damage per accident.
These are only the minimum requirements set by the state. Experts advise protecting your assets by obtaining more coverage than the state-mandated minimums as these limits tend not to keep pace with the ever increasing costs of car repairs and medical bills. Most drivers also add collision and comprehensive coverage to their policies to cover possible damage to their own cars as well.
Penalties for Driving Without Insurance
The penalties for driving without insurance in Alaska are:
- License suspension
Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Some states require drivers to carry UM/UIM, or uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. This coverage protects a driver if they get in an accident where the other party does not have auto insurance. Alaska does not require UM/UIM coverage.
No-Fault Insurance
Some states have no-fault insurance laws where a policyholder will be reimbursed by their insurance company without proof of fault, and restricted in the right to seek reimbursement through the court system for losses caused by other parties. Alaska is not a no-fault insurance state.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP)
Some states have Personal Injury Protection or “PIP” regulations requiring drivers to carry PIP insurance. This is an extension of auto insurance that covers medical expenses, lost wages and/or other damages. Alaska does not require drivers to purchase PIP insurance.
SR-22 Requirements for Alaska
An SR-22 form is a vehicle liability insurance document to be filed with a state’s DMV as proof that a driver has the minimum required liability insurance coverage for that state. SR-22 filings are usually only required to reinstate driving privileges after an offense such as a DUI conviction, uninsured auto accident or driving without insurance. Alaska requires an SR-22 filing for driver’s license reinstatement.
Alaska DUI Laws
It is illegal to operate a motor vehicle in the United States with a BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) level of 0.08% or higher. All states have driver's licensing laws that state that a licensed driver has given implied consent to a field sobriety test and/or method of determining BAC. This means that a driver is required to take such tests if a law enforcement officer has reasonable grounds for administering one, with automatic penalties for refusing to comply. If BAC is determined to be above the legal level a driver will be penalized in various ways. The first DUI offense penalties for Alaska are:
- Imprisonment 72 hrs minimum
- $1,500 fine. 90-day suspension
Additional Information on Insurance for Alaska
For more information, please contact Alaska Division of Insurance: 1-907-465-2515 or visit their website at doa.alaska.gov/dmv/.
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