Sec. 28.20.160. Application to nonresidents, unlicensed drivers, unregistered vehicles, and accidents in other states.
(a) If a driver or owner of a vehicle subject to registration under the laws of this state involved in an accident in this state does not have a license or registration in this state, then the driver may not be licensed, nor may the owner register a vehicle in this state until the person […]
Sec. 28.20.320. Exceptions when insurer liable.
A license or nonresident’s operating privilege may not be suspended under this chapter if the department finds that an insurer is obligated to pay the judgment upon which suspension is based at least to the extent and for the amounts required in this chapter, but has not paid the judgment for any reason. A finding […]
Sec. 28.20.170. Authority of department to decrease amount of security.
The department may reduce the amount of security ordered within six months after the date of the accident if in its judgment the amount is excessive. If the security originally ordered is on deposit, the excess deposit over the reduced amount ordered shall be returned immediately to the depositor or the personal representative of the […]
Sec. 28.20.325. Exemption for certain employee-drivers; applicability to employer.
If the driver at the time of an accident was driving, in the course and scope of employment, a vehicle owned, operated, or leased by the driver’s employer, the security deposit, proof of future responsibility, and suspension provisions of this chapter apply to the employer and to the vehicles owned by the employer or registered […]
Sec. 28.17.071. Definitions.
In this chapter and regulations adopted under this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “commercial driver training school” or “school” means a business or nonprofit enterprise for the education and training of persons, either practically or theoretically, or both, in the driving of motor vehicles, for which a consideration or tuition is charged; (2) […]
Sec. 28.20.010. Declaration of purpose.
The legislature is concerned over the rising toll of motor vehicle accidents and the suffering and loss inflicted by them. The legislature determines that it is a matter of grave concern that motorists be financially responsible for their negligent acts so that innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may be recompensed for the injury and […]
Sec. 28.20.020. Administration.
(a) The department shall administer and enforce this chapter and may adopt regulations necessary for its administration. (b) The department shall receive and consider any pertinent information upon request of persons aggrieved by its orders or acts under this chapter. (c) The department shall prescribe and provide suitable forms requisite or considered necessary to carry […]
Sec. 28.20.050. Application of chapter.
(a) The provisions of this chapter requiring deposit of security and suspension for failure to deposit security apply to the driver and owner of a vehicle subject to registration under the laws of this state that is involved in any manner in an accident in this state resulting in bodily injury to or death of […]
Sec. 28.20.060. Exceptions to requirement of security.
The requirements as to security and suspension in this chapter do not apply to (1) the driver or owner if the owner had in effect at the time of the accident an automobile liability policy or bond with respect to the vehicle involved in the accident, except that a driver is not exempt if at […]
Sec. 28.20.070. Requirements as to policy or bond.
(a) A policy or bond is not effective under AS 28.20.060 unless it is issued by an insurance company or surety company authorized to do business in this state, except as provided in (b) of this section, and if the accident resulted in bodily injury or death, unless the policy or bond is subject to […]