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 […]
Sec. 28.20.080. Form and amount of security.
(a) The security required by this chapter must be in the form and amount the department requires, but in no case in excess of the limits specified in AS 28.20.070 for the acceptable limits of a policy or bond. (b) Every depositor of security shall designate in writing the person in whose name the deposit […]
Sec. 28.20.090. Suspension for failure to deposit security.
(a) If a person required to deposit security under this chapter fails to deposit security within 10 days after the department sends notice, the department shall suspend (1) the license of each driver involved in the accident; (2) the privilege of operating a vehicle subject to registration if the driver is a nonresident; (3) the […]
Sec. 28.20.100. Release from liability.
(a) A person is relieved from the requirement for deposit of security for the benefit or protection of another person injured or damaged in the accident if the person is released from liability by the other person. (b) A covenant not to sue relieves the parties to it as to each other from the security […]
Sec. 28.20.110. Adjudication of nonliability.
A person is relieved from the requirement for deposit of security for a claim for injury or damage arising out of the accident if the person is finally adjudicated not to be liable for the claim.