Alaska Teen Driver Penalties: Points, $200 Penalty, Suspension
What happens if an Alaska teen driver breaks the provisional rules or gets points?
An Alaska teen who breaks a provisional restriction (the passenger limit or the 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. limit) commits an infraction: a US$200 penalty and 2 points. A provisional driver with 6 or more points in 12 months, or 9 or more in 24 months, must complete an approved driver improvement course. At 12 points in 12 months or 18 in 24, the privilege is suspended or revoked.
Where these Alaska rules come from
The penalty comes from the Alaska DMV provisional license page, the restrictions from Alaska Statute 28.15.057 and the DMV license restrictions page. The point rules come from the Alaska DMV points page and AS 28.15.221 to 28.15.241; the alcohol, drug, firearm and reinstatement rules from the Alaska Driver Manual (REV. 10/2025) and AS 28.15.183 to 28.15.185; parental consent from AS 28.15.071. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (dmv.alaska.gov) before you drive.
The two limits on an Alaska provisional license
- Passengers: a provisional driver may carry only a parent, legal guardian, sibling or a person at least 21, unless at least one passenger is a parent, legal guardian or a person at least 21.
- Night driving: no driving from 1:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., unless a parent, legal guardian or a person at least 21 who is licensed for that class of vehicle is with the teen, or the teen drives to or from work, or for the job, by the most direct route.
- Off the road system: neither limit applies to a restricted off-system license while the teen drives in those areas.
What is the penalty for breaking a provisional restriction in Alaska?
Breaking a restriction is an infraction with a $200 penalty and a 2-point violation on the driving history. The DMV applies both limits to every provisional license as license restrictions, and driving in violation of license restrictions is one of the reasons for which driving privileges must be suspended. Test the passenger rule with this practice question on provisional passenger restrictions. The Alaska provisional license rules guide covers how to get the license and remove the limits.
How many points lead to a course or a suspension
| Points | What happens | Who |
|---|---|---|
| Half way to a suspension | The DMV sends a warning letter. The department may also require a driver improvement interview. | All drivers |
| 6 or more in 12 months, or 9 or more in 24 months | The driver must complete a driver improvement course approved by the DMV, a nationally certified defensive driving course. Failure to complete it may lead to suspension. | Provisional license holders |
| 12 or more in 12 months, or 18 or more in 24 months | Mandatory suspension or revocation of the driving privilege. | All drivers |
Points for violations that teens often get
| Violation | Points |
|---|---|
| Speeding 10 to 19 mph over the limit | 4 |
| Speeding 20 mph or more over the limit | 6 |
| Minor operating after consuming alcohol | 6 |
| Driving while the privilege is suspended or revoked, or against a limited license | 10 |
| Breaking a provisional license restriction | 2 |
How Alaska counts points and how to lower them
Points come only after a conviction (a guilty plea, a no contest plea, a bail forfeiture or a trial), on top of any court penalty. For two or more violations on one occasion, only the higher point value counts. Two points come off when the driver has no conviction for a violation in the 12 months after the last violation. A driver improvement course takes off two more points, once every 12 months; for a driver under 21, it must be a nationally certified course designed for people under 21. Pay the ticket before the course, unless you challenge it in court.
What a ticket does to a permit or a provisional license
What if a driver under 21 drives after drinking?
- A driver under 21 who drives after consuming alcohol in any amount can be arrested or cited for minor operating after consuming alcohol. Test the rule with the practice question on a driver under 21 after drinking.
- If the teen refuses a breath test, or the result shows any alcohol, the DMV revokes the license: 30 days for a first offense, 60 days for a second, 90 days for a third, and 1 year after three or more earlier revocations. This happens even when the citation is dismissed or the teen is found not guilty.
- The offense and a minor's refusal of the test are infractions. On conviction, the court must order community service, a fine up to $1,000, or both. The offense also adds 6 points.
- For a driver aged 14 to 20, the officer's notice works as a temporary license for 10 days. The revocation starts 10 days after delivery unless the teen asks for an administrative review within those 10 days.
- A teen cited for the offense may not drive a motor vehicle, aircraft or watercraft for 24 hours after the citation.
Other offenses that can cost a minor the license
- Drug offense: a court can revoke the license of a person aged 13 to 20 who is convicted of a drug offense.
- Firearm offense: a person aged 13 to 17 who is convicted of an offense involving the illegal use or possession of a firearm faces the same court revocation.
- Length: up to 90 days for a first conviction or adjudication, and up to one year for a second or later one.
How does a teen get a suspended license back?
A suspension or revocation continues past its end date until the driver properly reinstates the driving privileges and pays a reinstatement fee. After a suspension, the driver applies for a duplicate license at a DMV field office; after a revocation, for a new license. The driver must also carry proof of financial responsibility for the future, usually an SR22 insurance filing. Exceptions: the DMV may not require that proof after a revocation for minor operating after consuming alcohol, or after a conviction for a drug or firearm offense that leads to a court revocation.
Can a parent cancel a teen's Alaska license?
Yes. A parent, guardian or person with delegated power of attorney can withdraw consent at any time before the minor turns 18, in writing with Form 424. The person who gave consent must sign it, and it must be notarized or witnessed by a DMV employee. The DMV then cancels the license or permit until the teen turns 18 or a new consent is given. The signer of the application is jointly liable for damage that the minor causes by negligence or willful misconduct while driving, and a cancellation ends that liability. The Alaska instruction permit guide has the consent steps.
Key takeaways
- Breaking the passenger limit or the 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. limit is an infraction with a $200 penalty and 2 points.
- A provisional driver with 6 or more points in 12 months, or 9 or more in 24 months, must take an approved driver improvement course. At 12 or 18 points, the privilege is suspended or revoked.
- A traffic conviction means a six-month wait for the provisional license or for the removal of restrictions.
- A driver under 21 who refuses a breath test, or whose test shows any alcohol, loses the license for at least 30 days, even when the citation is dismissed.
- Next step: practice the provisional and alcohol rules on the free Alaska Class D permit practice test.
Alaska teen driver penalties: common questions
Can one speeding ticket send my teen to a driver improvement course?
Yes. Speeding 20 mph or more over the limit is 6 points, the course level for a provisional driver in 12 months. A ticket for 10 to 19 mph over is 4 points, so a second such ticket within 12 months also reaches it. A conviction for a moving violation in another state also puts points on the Alaska record.
Do parking or equipment tickets add points to a teen's Alaska record?
No. Alaska law assesses no points for parking, standing, equipment, size or weight violations. It also assesses no points for violations by pedestrians, passengers or bicycle riders. Points are for convictions for moving traffic violations, and each one carries 2 to 10 points.
What happens if a teen drives while the license is suspended?
Driving while the privilege is suspended or revoked, or against a limited license, carries 10 points. A conviction for driving while the license is cancelled, suspended or revoked results in a jail sentence of not less than 10 days, and the conviction also means a revocation of driving privileges.
Can a teen get a work-only license during a points suspension?
No. No limited work-purpose license is available when a points suspension or revocation is required, whatever the hardship. The teen cannot drive to work or school until the suspension ends and the driving privileges are properly reinstated, with the reinstatement fee paid.
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