Speed ​​limits, laws and fines in Alaska

The following is an overview of the laws, restrictions, and penalties for traffic violations in the state of Alaska.

Speed ​​limits in Alaska

65 mph: Certain areas of the Alaska Interstate and some rural highways. Areas with this rate limit are posted.

55 mph: any carriageway other than those specified in this regulation.

25 mph: residential areas

20 mph: business districts

20 mph: marked school or playgrounds.

15 mph: lanes

In areas with speed limits that differ from those indicated, the speed limit is posted. There are no roads with speed limits over 65 miles per hour.

While these are specific speed limits for each area, a driver can still be fined for driving at speeds deemed unsafe for the conditions. For example, drivers may receive a ticket for driving at 55 mph in a 55 mph zone in the event of heavy rain or a blizzard.

Alaska Code at reasonable and reasonable speed

The law of maximum speed:

According to Alaska Code 13 AAC 02.275, "No one shall operate a motor vehicle at a speed that is more than reasonable and prudent, taking into account traffic, road and weather conditions."

Minimum speed law:

According to Alaska Code 13 AAC 02.295, "No one may drive a motor vehicle so slowly as to interfere with the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when slowing down is necessary for safe operation or in accordance with laws, rules or regulations."

Alaska's speed limit law is technically "absolute," meaning a driver can be fined for speeding even 1 mph. However, many municipalities begin to violate traffic laws when exceeding the speed limit by about 3 miles per hour to account for differences in speedometer readings and tire sizes. With a ticket, the driver can object to the fees in one of three ways:

• The driver may object to the determination of the speed. To qualify for this protection, the driver must know how his or her speed was determined and then learn to disprove its accuracy.

• The driver may claim that, due to an emergency, the driver violated the speed limit to prevent injury or damage to himself or others.

• The driver may report a case of misidentification. If a police officer records a speeding driver and subsequently has to find him again in a traffic jam, it is quite possible that he made a mistake and stopped the wrong car.

Speeding ticket in Alaska

For the first time, violators cannot be:

• Over $300 fine

• Suspend license for more than one month

Reckless driving ticket in Alaska

For the first time, violators cannot be:

• Over $1000 fine

• Sentenced to more than 90 days of arrest

• Suspend the license for more than six months.

Fines vary by municipality. Some areas, like Juneau, have done away with sliding scale fees and now charge the same fine whether the driver is caught speeding 5 mph or 10 mph. The fine may be printed on the ticket, or drivers may contact their local court to find out the exact cost.