Drink-driving limits in Alaska (2026)
Last reviewed: 29 October 2026
In short: The state sets a limit of 0.08% blood alcohol for ordinary drivers. Drivers under 21 may not drive after any alcohol, and commercial drivers face a limit of 0.04%. A first conviction carries at least 72 hours in prison and a fine of at least $1,500.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Random breath tests without suspicionDriving after drinking alcohol | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Blood alcohol limit for ordinary driversDriving after drinking alcohol | 0.08 % blood alcohol [1] |
| Lower limit for novice or young driversDriving after drinking alcohol | Under 21 (aged 14 to 20): it is an offence to drive after consuming any quantity of alcohol. [2] |
| Limit for professional or commercial driversDriving after drinking alcohol | 0.04 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood (or 0.04 grams per 210 litres of breath) when operating a commercial motor vehicle. [3] |
| Maximum penaltiesDriving after drinking alcohol | A class A misdemeanour: up to one year in prison and a fine of up to $25,000. A first conviction carries at least 72 consecutive hours in prison, a fine of at least $1,500, an ignition interlock device for at least six months and revocation of the licence. With two or more prior convictions in the preceding 10 years it is a class C felony with a fine of at least $10,000. [1] |
Notes
- The state's official statute pages could not be read in this round, so nothing is stated for this field.
Sources
- Alaska State Legislature: Sec. 28.35.030. Operating a vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
- Alaska State Legislature: Sec. 28.35.280. Minor operating a vehicle after consuming alcohol (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
- Alaska State Legislature: Sec. 28.33.030. Operating a commercial motor vehicle while under the influence (consulted 29 October 2026) · all sources
National rules that also apply
These rules are set at national level in the United States and apply here too, alongside the rules above. All national rules for the United States
| Limit for professional or commercial drivers | 0.04% alcohol concentration or more: a driver subject to commercial driver's licence rules must not report for or remain on duty performing safety-sensitive functions, and an employer who knows of it must not let the driver continue. (source: Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (Office of the Federal Register)) |
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More rules in Alaska
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Legal for adults 21+ within limits · Growing at home: Yes: 6 plants (3 mature), 12 per dwelling
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 20 mph business, 25 mph residential · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 55 mph
- Minimum age for a car driving licenceMinimum age for a car licence: 16 (provisional licence) · Earliest age to drive a car supervised: 14 (instruction permit)
- FireworksConsumers may buy and use category F2 fireworks: Yes (sold by permit holders) · Minimum age to buy: 18
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: Excluded from concealed-weapon offences · Locking or one-handed knives: Under 16 needs consent; no sale under 18
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $14.00 per hour
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: Texting only (voice calls allowed)
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes, age 16+ · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes, age 16+
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.