Alaska Alas ka’s all -offender ignition interlock law went into effect on January 1, 2009. From 2006 to 2020 in Alaska, interlocks stopped 18,036 attempts to drive drunk with a breath alcohol concentration of .08 or greater, including 1,146 attempts to drive drunk in 2020. Why does MADD call the law all-offender? Judges must order ignition interlocks for six months for any first-time convicted drunk driver. Process to obtain an ignition interlock 1. May need to complete the Alcohol Safety Action Program. 2. Apply for a limited license; upon approval, meet the license requirements.
Grade: F (50/100) In 2008, Alaska enacted an all-offender ignition interlock law. The state also requires these devices for refusals. The state must make many improvements to the current law to ensure more drunk drivers use these devices and to close loopholes.
3. Get proof of insurance such as an SR-22 certificate. 4. Schedule an appointment to have an interlock installed. 5. Contact the DMV to ensure that you have fulfilled your requirements. 6. Complete any pending court regulations. Ignition Interlock Law Overview and MADD Legislative Recommendations
Duration on ignition interlock
Legislative Recommendation Eliminate the waiting period to install an interlock and allow for the use of an interlock upon revocation
How soon can an ignition interlock be installed?
First offense
30 days after conviction
6 months
Second offense
90 days after conviction
12 months
First refusal
30 days after conviction
6 months
Can a drunk driver wait out an interlock order?
Yes
Legislative Recommendation
Any person who has a license suspended for a drunk driving offense, must use an ignition interlock for at least six months before obtaining a non-interlock driver's license.
No
Compliance based removal?
Add a compliance based removal component to the law (a user must prove a certain period of sober driving before exiting the interlock program).
Legislative Recommendation
No
Day-for-Day credit for early installation?
Legislative Recommendation
Allow for the use of ignition interlock after arrest and credit early installation of an interlock toward time ordered on an interlock upon conviction.
Interlocks required for plea agreements or diversion?
No
Allow a first-time apprehended drunk driver who did not cause an injury or property damage crash, and successfully completes six continuous months on an ignition interlock and completes other court or department conditions to be granted a plea deal.
Legislative Recommendation
Affordability program? Yes If a judgment allows costs of the device to be credited against the fine in this case, the person must submit adequate proof of payment to the clerk by the deadline stated by the court.
Sources: §28.35.030(b), §12.55.102, §11.76.140, §28.15.201, AAC 90.230, Division of Motor Vehicles
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