Alaska: Full Rule Record
Confirm with your court or DMV. Traffic-code rules change and vary by court — verify the current rule on Alaska’s official .gov page or with the court handling your citation before you act. This rule is compiled at medium confidence and should be confirmed before you rely on it. This page is general information, not legal advice.
Alaska operates a point reduction mechanism that allows drivers to reduce their driving record violations through an approved process. The state publishes this option once every 12 months, with a maximum reduction of 2 points per eligible instance.
Unlike many states, Alaska does not establish a statewide fixed cost or standard course hour requirement for point reduction programs. Instead, individual approved providers and courts within the state set their own fees and course lengths according to their respective guidelines. Drivers seeking to pursue point reduction should contact their local court or an approved provider directly to obtain accurate information about applicable costs and course duration.
For authoritative details regarding Alaska's point reduction rules, eligibility requirements, and approved providers, the state's official government website serves as the primary reference source.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| State | Alaska |
| Mechanism | Point reduction |
| What that means | removes/credits points; conviction stays |
| Eligibility / notes | Approved defensive driving course removes 2 points; provider notifies DMV. |
| Frequency | once / 12 months |
| Points effect | -2 points |
| Governing statute | 13 AAC 08.230 |
| Confidence | Medium |
Primary source: https://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/pointreduction.htm. Verified June 2026. How we compile this.
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