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. 28.15.099. Expiration and renewal of license issued to person under 21 years of age.
Notwithstanding another provision of this chapter, a driver’s license issued to a person under 21 years of age expires 90 days after the person reaches 21 years of age.
Sec. 28.15.101. Expiration and renewal of driver’s license.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a driver’s license expires on the licensee’s birthday in the eighth year following the issuance of a new license or on the expiration date of a license being renewed. A license may be renewed within one year of its expiration upon proper application, payment of the required […]
Sec. 28.15.111. Licenses issued to drivers; anatomical gift and living will document.
(a) Upon successful completion of the application and all required examinations, and upon payment of the required fee, the department shall issue to every qualified applicant a driver’s license indicating the type or general class of vehicles that the licensee may drive. The license must (1) display a distinguishing number assigned to the license; (2) […]
Sec. 28.15.121. Restricted driver’s license.
(a) The department, upon issuing a driver’s license, may for good cause impose restrictions suitable to the licensee’s driving ability with respect to special mechanical control devices required on a motor vehicle that the licensee drives. The department may impose other restrictions applicable to the licensee that it determines to be appropriate to assure the […]
Sec. 28.15.131. License to be carried and exhibited on demand.
(a) A licensee shall have the licensee’s driver’s license in immediate possession at all times when driving a motor vehicle, and shall present the license for inspection upon the demand of a peace officer or other authorized representative of the Department of Public Safety identified as such to the licensee by the officer or representative. […]
Sec. 28.15.141. Duplicate driver’s license.
If a valid driver’s license issued under this chapter is lost or destroyed, the person to whom the license was issued may, upon payment of the required fee, obtain a duplicate license. A person who recovers an original license for which a duplicate has been issued shall immediately surrender the duplicate to the department.