Sec. 28.15.061. Application for driver’s license or instruction permit; notice of anatomical gift and living will procedure.
(a) Application for an instruction permit or for a driver’s license must be made on a form furnished by the department and must be accompanied by the fee required under AS 28.15.271. (b) An application under (a) of this section must (1) contain the applicant’s full legal name, date and place of birth, sex, and […]
Sec. 28.15.071. Application of minors.
(a) The application of a person under the age of 18 years for an instruction permit or driver’s license must be signed by the father, mother, guardian, or spouse who is 18 years of age or older, or if there is no parent, guardian, or spouse, then by another responsible adult who is willing to […]
Sec. 28.15.081. Examination of applicants.
(a) The department shall examine every applicant for a driver’s license. The examination must include a test of the applicant’s (1) eyesight, (2) ability to read and understand official traffic control devices, (3) knowledge of safe driving practices, (4) knowledge of the effects of alcohol and drugs on drivers and the dangers of driving under […]
Sec. 28.15.085. Alcohol and drug awareness and safety examination of applicants.
Notwithstanding another provision of this chapter and in addition to other requirements, a person applying for a new license after expiration of the person’s license on reaching 21 years of age under AS 28.15.099 must pass a test developed and administered by the department regarding alcohol and drug awareness and safety and the laws relating […]
Sec. 28.15.091. Department may require re-examination.
If the department has good cause to believe that a licensed driver is incompetent or otherwise not qualified to be licensed, it may upon written notice of at least 10 days to the licensee require the licensee to submit to an examination. Upon conclusion of the examination, the department shall take action as may be […]
Sec. 28.15.011. Drivers must be licensed.
(a) A person may not be denied the privilege to drive a motor vehicle upon a highway in this state, except as prescribed by law. (b) Every person exercising the person’s privilege to drive, or exercising any degree of physical control of a motor vehicle upon a highway, vehicular way or area, or other public […]
Sec. 28.15.021. Persons exempt from driver licensing.
The following persons are exempt from driver licensing under this chapter: (1) an employee of the United States government while operating a motor vehicle owned by or leased to the United States government and being operated on official business, unless the employee is required by the United States government or an agency of that government […]
Sec. 28.15.031. Persons not to be licensed.
(a) The department may not issue a driver’s license to a person who is (1) under the age of 16 years, except that the department may issue a permit under AS 28.15.051 or a restricted license under AS 28.15.121; or (2) at least 16 years of age but not yet 18 years of age unless […]
Sec. 28.15.041. Classification of drivers’ licenses.
(a) The commissioner shall provide by regulation for the classification of drivers’ licenses. The regulations must specify license classifications that are reasonably necessary for the safe operation of the various types, sizes, and combinations of motor vehicles. The regulations must also establish medical standards, standards of driving conduct and proficiency, and other standards governing the […]
Sec. 28.15.046. Licensing of school bus drivers.
(a) In addition to the requirements of AS 28.15.041(a), a person may not drive a school bus transporting school children to or from a public school to enable them to participate in class or a school activity, or a bus transporting school children to or from a public school for classroom studies until the person […]