Alaska traffic tickets
Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in Alaska.
Speeding ticket$24–$320state schedule
License at risk12 ptsin 12 months
Defensive driving course (DDC)Yesavailable, with limits
Insurance after 1 ticket+21%on $2,040 a year
What will my ticket really cost? Check my points
What kind of ticket did you get?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Work zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
Which court is on your ticket?
One statewide schedule sets most fines. Pick the court named on your ticket.
Alaska county courts
Phone, pay-online link and traffic school steps for 5 courts. Tap a county to open it.
Anchorage County(907) 264-0713Pays online
Anchorage District Court. Fines follow the Alaska statewide schedule.
- Address
- Nesbett Courthouse, 825 W 4th Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501
- Phone
- (907) 264-0713
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Customer service closes 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Fairbanks North Star County(907) 452-9238Pays online
Fairbanks District Court. Fines follow the Alaska statewide schedule.
- Address
- 101 Lacey Street, Fairbanks, AK 99701
- Phone
- (907) 452-9238
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Clerk's office closed Wednesdays 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Juneau County(907) 463-4700Pays online
Juneau District Court. Fines follow the Alaska statewide schedule.
- Address
- 123 4th Street, Juneau, AK (mail: Box 114100, Juneau, AK 99811)
- Phone
- (907) 463-4700
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Clerk's office closed Thursdays 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Kenai Peninsula County(907) 283-3110Pays online
Kenai District Court. Fines follow the Alaska statewide schedule.
- Address
- 125 Trading Bay Drive, Suite 100, Kenai, AK 99611
- Phone
- (907) 283-3110
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Clerk's office closed Thursdays 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and Fridays 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Matanuska-Susitna County(907) 746-8181Pays online
Palmer District Court. Fines follow the Alaska statewide schedule.
- Address
- 435 South Denali Street, Palmer, AK 99645
- Phone
- (907) 746-8181
- Hours
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Clerk's office closed Wednesdays 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
What are your options with an Alaska ticket?
Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Here is every route Alaska offers, and what each one changes.
What does the Alaska state schedule charge for speeding?
Most tickets add a $20 police training surcharge when the bail is $30 or more.[4]
Every fine on the Alaska schedule (23)
| Ticket | State fine | With court costs |
|---|---|---|
| Speeding, 3 mph overNo surcharge because the bail is under $30. | $24[4] | $24 |
| Speeding, 4–9 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, 4 to 9 mph over$8 for each mph over, plus the $20 surcharge. | $44 + $8 per mph over 3[4] | Plus court costs |
| Speeding, 10–19 mph overPrinted as: Speeding, 10 to 19 mph over$8 for each mph over, plus the $20 surcharge. | $92 + $8 per mph over 9[4] | Plus court costs |
| Speeding, 20+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding, 20 mph or more over$12 for each mph over, plus the $20 surcharge. | $248 + $12 per mph over 19, up to $320[4] | Plus court costs |
| School zone speeding, 3–9 mph overPrinted as: Over 20 mph in a school zone or playground crosswalk, 3 to 9 mph over$12 for each mph over, plus the $20 surcharge. | $44 + $12 per mph over 2[4] | Plus court costs |
| School zone speeding, 10–19 mph overPrinted as: Over 20 mph in a school zone or playground crosswalk, 10 to 19 mph over$14 for each mph over, plus the $20 surcharge. | $146 + $14 per mph over 9[4] | Plus court costs |
| School zone speeding, 20+ mph overPrinted as: Over 20 mph in a school zone or playground crosswalk, 20 mph or more over$16 for each mph over, plus the $20 surcharge. | $324 + $16 per mph over 19, up to $320[4] | Plus court costs |
| Any speeding ticket in a highway work zone or traffic safety corridorThe bail amount is doubled, and the cap for per-mile speeding rises to $600. | On your notice[4] | Plus court costs |
| Speed too fast for conditionsTotal includes the $20 police training surcharge. | $110[4] | $110 |
| Failure to stop for a steady red signalTotal includes the $20 police training surcharge. | $170[4] | $170 |
| Failure to stop for a stop signTotal includes the $20 police training surcharge. | $120[4] | $120 |
| Failure to yield after stopping at a stop signTotal includes the $20 police training surcharge. | $170[4] | $170 |
| Following too closelyTotal includes the $20 police training surcharge. | $120[4] | $120 |
| Improper lane changeTotal includes the $20 police training surcharge. | $95[4] | $95 |
| Failure to yield to an emergency vehicleTotal includes the $20 police training surcharge. | $270[4] | $270 |
| Using an electronic device while driving, no injuryPlus the police training surcharge. | $500[4] | $520 |
| Not wearing a seat belt, age 16 and olderNo points. | $15[4] | $15 |
| Operating a vehicle with expired registrationPlus the police training surcharge. | $90[4] | $110 |
| Not carrying or showing proof of insuranceIf you fix it: Dismissed. Show you had valid insurance when stopped.[4] | $500[4] | $520 |
| Driving with no liability insuranceA misdemeanor that needs a court appearance. | On your notice[4] | Plus court costs |
| Failing to stop for a school busA Class B misdemeanor that needs a court appearance. | On your notice[4] | Plus court costs |
| Reckless drivingA misdemeanor that needs a court appearance. | On your notice[4] | Plus court costs |
| Negligent drivingAn infraction that needs a court appearance. | On your notice[4] | Plus court costs |
With court costs is an estimate. $20 police training surcharge when the bail is $30 or more.[4] Your notice shows the exact total.
How many points is a speeding ticket in Alaska?
- Speeding, 3–9 mph over2 pts[2][4]
- Speeding, 10–19 mph over4 pts[2][4]
- Speeding 20 mph or more over6 pts[2][4]
- Speeding in a school zone6 pts[2][4]
- Following too closely4 pts[2][4]
- Failure to yield4 pts[2][4]
- Careless driving4 pts[2][4]
- Negligent driving6 pts[2][4]
All 21 point values
- No proof of insurance6 pts[2][4]
- Failing to yield to an emergency vehicle6 pts[2][4]
- Passing a stopped school bus6 pts[2][4]
- Disobeying a traffic control device in a school zone, playground crosswalk or park6 pts[2][4]
- Driving as a minor after drinking6 pts[2][4]
- Leaving the scene of a crash9 pts[2][4]
- Reckless driving10 pts[2][4]
- DUI10 pts[2][4]
- Driving while suspended or revoked10 pts[2][4]
- Racing10 pts[2][4]
- Fleeing or eluding a police officer10 pts[2][4]
- All other moving violations2 pts[2][4]
- No seat belt0 pts[4]
How points work in Alaska
DMV adds demerit points when you are convicted or forfeit bail for a moving violation, in Alaska or another state. You get a warning letter at 6 points in 12 months or 9 points in 24 months. 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months brings a suspension.[2][3][4][5]
Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →
When can you lose your license?
- 6 ptsin 12 monthsWarning letter[3]
- 9 ptsin 24 monthsWarning letter[3]
- 12 ptsin 12 monthsFirst point suspension[5][4]
- 18 ptsin 24 monthsFirst point suspension[5][4]
- Skipping a driver improvement interview DMV orders[12]
Full wording of each rule
- 6 points in 12 months: Warning letter
- 9 points in 24 months: Warning letter
- 12 points in 12 months: First point suspension: 30 days. A second within 24 months of the first: 90 days. A third within 24 months: 1-year revocation.
- 18 points in 24 months: First point suspension: 30 days. A second within 24 months of the first: 90 days. A third within 24 months: 1-year revocation.
- Skipping a driver improvement interview DMV orders: suspension for 1 year or until you appear.
Getting your license back after a suspension costs $100 in Alaska, before any course or court costs.[10]
Drivers under 21
Not published
Can defensive driving course (DDC) keep a ticket off your record in Alaska?
It can help. Completing a DMV-approved defensive driving course reduces the points on your record.[9]
How often: Once every 12 months
Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →
Who qualifies, CDL drivers and cost
Completing a DMV-approved defensive driving course reduces the points on your record. The ticket stays on your record.[9] (Course providers and a Fairbanks city handout say 2 points.)
Cost: Not confirmed: Set by the course provider.
Do school and work zones cost more?
School zones
Higher bail and 6 points. Driving over 20 mph in a school zone or playground crosswalk is $12 to $16 for each mph over, depending on how fast, plus the $20 surcharge.[4]
Work zones
Doubled. Bail amounts double in highway work zones and in posted traffic safety corridors, whether or not workers are present. The cap for per-mile speeding rises to $600.[4]
When is your ticket due?
- 30daysPay or respondfrom the ticket date[4][7]
Details
Pay, plead not guilty, ask for an arraignment, or show proof of correction. If you miss it: The court can enter a default judgment for the full bail plus the surcharge and $35 in court costs.
- 30daysLast day to appealfrom conviction[7]
Details
Appeal a judgment entered in court. If you miss it: The judgment stands.
- 30daysAsk DMV to review a point suspension noticefrom the notice date[6]
Details
Ask DMV to review a point suspension notice. If you miss it: The suspension takes effect as stated in the notice.
- 730daysAsk the court to set aside a default judgmentfrom conviction[7]
Details
Ask the court to set aside a default judgment. If you miss it: After 2 years the judgment stands.
What happens if you don't respond
If you don't respond within 30 days, or skip your arraignment or trial, the court can enter a default judgment of conviction. You then owe the full bail, the surcharge and $35 in court costs, and the points go on your record. Unpaid judgments can be taken from your Permanent Fund Dividend with $35 more in collection costs. The court can't issue a bench warrant in a minor offense case.[4][7]
Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?
Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?
- Shares convictions with other states (Driver License Compact)Yes[1]
- Can suspend you over unpaid out-of-state tickets (Nonresident Violator Compact)No[1]
Alaska belongs to the Driver License Compact, so tickets are shared with your home state, and DMV adds points for moving violations from other states. Alaska is not in the Nonresident Violator Compact.[1][2]
How out-of-state tickets work →
How much will it raise your insurance in Alaska?
One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 21% on average in Alaska[1], from a clean-record average of $2,040 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $1,285 on top of the fine.
Averages from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote. Insurers differ, and many look back three to five years.
Where are the official pages?
What else do people ask?
How do points work in Alaska?
DMV adds demerit points when you are convicted or forfeit bail for a moving violation, in Alaska or another state. You get a warning letter at 6 points in 12 months or 9 points in 24 months. 12 points in 12 months or 18 points in 24 months brings a suspension.
How many points before your license is at risk in Alaska?
12 points in 12 months: First point suspension: 30 days. A second within 24 months of the first: 90 days. A third within 24 months: 1-year revocation.
Can traffic school keep a ticket off my record in Alaska?
Defensive driving course (DDC): Completing a DMV-approved defensive driving course reduces the points on your record. The ticket stays on your record. Limit: Once every 12 months
How long do I have to pay or respond to a ticket in Alaska?
30 days from the citation. If you miss it: The court can enter a default judgment for the full bail plus the surcharge and $35 in court costs.
Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to Alaska?
Alaska is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to Alaska. Alaska belongs to the Driver License Compact, so tickets are shared with your home state, and DMV adds points for moving violations from other states. Alaska is not in the Nonresident Violator Compact.
How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in Alaska?
About 21% on average for full coverage, according to ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026. Your insurer's rate can differ a lot from the average.
Sources
Alaska law and DMV sources (12)
- AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
- Points (Driver Services Adjudication), Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles.
- 2 AAC 90.320 Point accumulation: application to driver record, warning letter, Alaska Administrative Code (via Cornell LII).
- Vehicle and Traffic Offenses Booklet, Version B (PUB-132), bail forfeiture amounts under Administrative Rule 43.1, with 2 AAC 90.310 points and AS 12.55.039 surcharge, Alaska Court System.
- 2 AAC 90.330 Suspension or revocation of driving privilege: duration, Alaska Administrative Code (via Cornell LII).
- 2 AAC 90.380 Administrative review of suspension for point accumulation, Alaska Administrative Code (via Cornell LII).
- Alaska Rules of Minor Offense Procedure (Rules 5, 9, 10, 21), Alaska Court System.
- Administrative Bulletin No. 39, Processing of Minor Offense Citations Issued by Municipal Peace Officers (rev. May 19, 2025), Alaska Court System.
- Reinstate Your Driving Privileges, Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles.
- License Fees (reinstatement fees), Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Court Records and Online Payments, Alaska Court System.
- 2 AAC 90.340 Driver improvement interview, Alaska Administrative Code (via Cornell LII).
Insurance sources (4)
- State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).