Alaska ignition interlock & DUI requirements
Alaska requires an ignition interlock after a first DUI for 6 months minimum. A repeat offense carries 12 months minimum.
Ignition interlock device rules, approved vendors, SR-22 insurance filing, and license reinstatement in Alaska, cited to the statute and State of Alaska, Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- IID on first offense
- Required
- Minimum IID period (first)
- 6 months
- SR-22 filing
- Required · 5 years
The short answers
Do I need an interlock?
- First offense
- Required
- Minimum period
- 6 months
What the source says (2)
- First offense
“require the person to use an ignition interlock device after the person regains the privilege, including any limited privilege, to operate a motor vehicle for a minimum of six months, and impose a fine of not less than $1,500 if the person has not been previously convicted”
- Minimum period
“require the person to use an ignition interlock device after the person regains the privilege, including any limited privilege, to operate a motor vehicle for a minimum of six months, and impose a fine of not less than $1,500 if the person has not been previously convicted”
What it costs here
- State reinstatement fee
- $200
- Restricted-license fee
- $100
- Interlock lease, national range
- $50–$150 per month
What the source says (2)
- State reinstatement fee
“(C) $200 if the person's driver's license has, within the 10 years preceding the application, been revoked under AS 28.35.030 or 28.35.032 only once”
- Restricted-license fee
“Limited licenses are available after the first 30 days for the first offense and 90 days for subsequent offenses and you will be required to obtain an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) just prior to issuance of the limited license.”
How to drive legally now
- Restricted license
- Available in some first-offense cases · Limited License
- Waiting period
- 30 days
- Hearing-request deadline
- 7 days from the notice
- Driving after a DUI in Alaska: the restricted license
- How to get a license back in Alaska
- Date the hearing deadline with the timeline calculator
What the source says (3)
- Restricted license
“For a first misdemeanor DUI conviction or administrative revocation for breath test result, you may be eligible for a limited following the first 30 days of the 90 day revocation. For subsequent offenses, you may be eligible after the first 90 days of the revocation period.”
- Waiting period
“(A) has not been previously convicted and the limited license is not granted during the first 30 days of the period of revocation; or (B) has been previously convicted and the limited license is not granted during the first 90 days of the period of revocation;”
- Hearing-request deadline
“A request for review of the department's action under AS 28.15.165 shall be made within seven days after receipt of the notice under AS 28.15.165 or the right to review is waived and the action of the department under AS 28.15.165 (c) is final.”
Approved interlock providers
Vendors listed here appear on the Alaska licensing agency's approved-device list. Listing order is alphabetical and is not a ranking or endorsement. Installation locations are on each vendor's own locator.
Where to get it installed — the official approved-installer list: Agency approved-vendor list
| Vendor | Website | Location finder |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol Detection Systems | Alcohol Detection Systems website | Find a location |
| ALCOLOCK | ALCOLOCK website | Find a location |
| Intoxalock | Intoxalock website | Find a location |
| LifeSafer | LifeSafer website | Find a location |
| RoadGuard Interlocklisted by the agency as “RoadGuard-Draeger Inc.” | RoadGuard Interlock website | Find a location |
| Smart Start | Smart Start website | Find a location |
What Alaska law requires
Alaska's ignition interlock, SR-22, and reinstatement rules are set by the statute and agency rules cited below. The values in the tables on this page are taken from those sources and are not interpretations of how they apply to any particular case.
Primary source: AS 28.35.030
Ignition interlock requirement
| Item | Alaska rule |
|---|---|
| IID on first offense | Required |
| Minimum IID period, first offense | 6 months minimum |
| Minimum IID period, repeat offense | 12 months minimum |
Under AS 28.35.030(b)(1)(A), on a first conviction the court shall require the person to use an ignition interlock device for a minimum of six months after the person regains the privilege (including any limited privilege) to drive. Under AS 28.35.030(b)(2)(C) the court may not suspend the IID requirement for an alcohol-related DUI. The DMV notes IIDs are ordered by court judgment and also required for a limited license during revocation.
What the source says (5)
- IID on first offense
“require the person to use an ignition interlock device after the person regains the privilege, including any limited privilege, to operate a motor vehicle for a minimum of six months, and impose a fine of not less than $1,500 if the person has not been previously convicted”
- Minimum IID period, first offense
“require the person to use an ignition interlock device after the person regains the privilege, including any limited privilege, to operate a motor vehicle for a minimum of six months, and impose a fine of not less than $1,500 if the person has not been previously convicted”
- Minimum IID period, repeat offense
“(B) not less than 20 days, require the person to use an ignition interlock device after the person regains the privilege, including any limited privilege, to operate a motor vehicle for a minimum of 12 months, and impose a fine of not less than $3,000 if the person has been previously convicted once”
- Ignition interlock statute
“Sec. 28.35.030. Operating a vehicle, aircraft, or watercraft while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, inhalant, or controlled substance.”
- IID on first offense
“(C) suspend the requirement for an ignition interlock device for a violation of (a)(1) of this section involving an alcoholic beverage or intoxicating liquor, singly or in combination, or a violation of (a)(2) of this section”
Removal: Time-based, set by the court judgment: under AS 28.35.030(b)(1) the court requires IID use for a minimum period after the person regains the privilege to drive… Full rule and source
SR-22 requirement
An SR-22 is a certificate an insurer files with the state to confirm that a driver carries the liability coverage the state requires. Some states use an FR-44 or a different form for alcohol-related offenses; where Alaska does, the sources below say so.
| SR-22 filing required after a DUI | Yes |
|---|---|
| Filing period | 5 years |
SR-22 (proof of financial responsibility for the future). Under AS 28.20.230(c), a person convicted of DUI under AS 28.35.030 or refusal under AS 28.35.032 must maintain proof for 5 years (no prior conviction), 10 years (one prior), 20 years (two priors), or for as long as licensed (three or more priors). The DMV requires proof of SR-22 insurance dated within the last 30 days at reinstatement.
What the source says (3)
- SR-22 filing required after a DUI
“Pay the reinstatement and license fees Proof of SR-22 Insurance Present proof of birth and identity”
- Filing period
“shall maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future for (1) five years if the person has not been previously convicted; (2) 10 years if the person has been previously convicted once; (3) 20 years if the person has been previously convicted twice”
- SR-22 requirement
“Proof of SR-22 insurance, dated in the last 30 days”
Program costs
Fees set by the state are cited to the fee schedule. Vendor charges vary by vendor and are shown as published ranges with the month they were checked.
| Item | Amount | As of |
|---|---|---|
| License reinstatement fee | $200 | 2026-08-29 |
| Reinstatement fee after revocation under AS 28.35.030(AS 28.15.271(b)(3)) | $200 if revoked under AS 28.35.030 or 28.35.032 only once within the preceding 10 years; $500 if two or more times | 2026-08 |
| Other reinstatement fees(AS 28.15.271(b)(3)) | $100 if suspended/revoked/limited once within 10 years (non-DUI); $250 if two or more times | 2026-08 |
| Limited (IID) driver's license application fee(AS 28.15.271(b)(2)) | $100 | 2026-08 |
| Noncommercial license fee(AS 28.15.271(a)(1)(A)) | $20 | 2026-08 |
| J (alcohol prohibited) restriction fee(Alaska DMV FAQ) | $50 J fee at reinstatement, in addition to reinstatement and licensing fees | 2026-08 |
| Fine offset(AS 28.35.030(g)) | The court may reduce the mandatory DUI fine by the cost of the ignition interlock device | 2026-08 |
What the source says (1)
- License reinstatement fee
“(C) $200 if the person's driver's license has, within the 10 years preceding the application, been revoked under AS 28.35.030 or 28.35.032 only once”
Exemptions and special cases
Four questions readers ask once an interlock is ordered — motorcycles, employer vehicles, medical inability to give a breath sample, and reduced-cost programs — answered as Alaska's interlock program page or statute states them.
| Question | Alaska rule |
|---|---|
| Motorcycles | A device may be installed on a motorcycle The Alaska DMV Limited License page answers 'Can I ride a motorcycle on a misdemeanor or felony limited license?' with 'Yes': a person who meets all other limited-license criteria under AS 28.15.201(d) or (g) and already holds a motorcycle license may obtain limited motorcycle privileges, and the page notes that motorcycles must also be fitted with an ignition interlock device under these conditions. What the source says“Alongside fulfilling all other criteria for a limited license as stipulated under AS 28.15.201(d) or (g), you may also obtain limited motorcycle privileges if you already possess a motorcycle license.” |
| Employer-owned vehicle | Exempt with conditions Under AS 12.55.102(b) the sentencing court may allow limited privileges to drive without a device if it determines the defendant is required, as a condition of employment, to drive a vehicle owned or leased by the employer and the driving will not create substantial danger; the court must require the defendant to notify the employer and to carry, while driving the employer's vehicle, a letter from the employer authorizing the driving. The DMV Limited License page states that a device must be installed in every vehicle operated and that driving an employer-owned vehicle without a device requires court permission. What the source says“if the court determines that the defendant is required as a condition of employment to drive a motor vehicle owned or leased by the defendant's employer and that the defendant's driving will not create substantial danger.” |
| Unable to provide a breath sample | Not addressed on the official pages read No waiver or alternative for a person physically unable to provide a breath sample appears in AS 28.35.030, AS 12.55.102, AS 28.15.201, the DMV Ignition Interlock Information page, the DMV Restrictions Due to Drinking and Driving FAQ or the DMV Limited License page. |
| Reduced-cost / indigent program | Not addressed on the official pages read No reduced-fee or indigent interlock program appears on the DMV interlock pages or in AS 28.35.030 / AS 12.55.102. The statutes provide only that the court may reduce the DUI fine by the cost of the device (see 'other'), and AS 12.55.102(c) states the defendant pays all costs of installation, repair and monitoring. |
| Fine reduced by the cost of the device | AS 28.35.030(g): the court may reduce the mandatory DUI fine by the cost of the ignition interlock device. What the source says“(g) Notwithstanding (b) of this section, the court may reduce the fine required to be imposed under (b) of this section by the cost of the ignition interlock device.” |
| Communities on the DMV list (AS 28.22.011(b)) | AS 28.35.030(t): the court shall waive the interlock requirement when a person operates a motor vehicle in a community included on the list published by the department under AS 28.22.011(b); AS 28.15.201 likewise requires the device on a limited license only in communities not on that list. What the source says“(t) Notwithstanding (b) or (n) of this section, the court shall waive the requirement of the use of an ignition interlock device when a person operates a motor vehicle in a community included on the list published by the department under AS 28.22.011 (b).” |
| Remote location with no installer (DMV) | DMV: a person in a remote location where installers are not available may provide proof of residence instead of installation paperwork; the license still shows the restriction, and the DMV states that a residence-based exemption does not allow driving without a device in areas requiring vehicle registration. What the source says“If you live in a remote location where installers are not available, you may provide a proof of residence (examples are provided for in column C here ). Your license will still show the restriction(s).” |
| No vehicle owned | DMV: the person does not need to own the vehicle driven, but a device must be installed on any vehicle operated and reinstatement requires proof of installation. What the source says“If you choose to drive, you must have an IID installed on any vehicle you operate. You will not be able to reinstate your driving privilege until you show proof of IID installation. You do not need to own the vehicle you intend to drive.” |
| Court form CR-483 Ignition Interlock Device (IID) Information Sheet | The Alaska Court System's information sheet (CR-483, 8/23) states that the person pays all IID costs up front, including installation, repair and monitoring, and that when the criminal judgment allows IID costs to be credited against the fine, the fine is reduced by the amount paid for the IID on proof of payment to the court clerk. The sheet also lists the DOC-approved installers and devices, the exempt-community exception under AS 28.22.011(b) and AS 28.35.030(t), and the employer-vehicle allowance under AS 12.55.102(b). What the source says“You must pay up front all costs of the IID, including installation, repair, and monitoring. If your judgment allows IID costs to be credited against the fine in your case, you can reduce your fine by the amount you paid for the IID.” |
Compare: motorcycles by state · employer, medical and reduced-cost exemptions by state
Frequently asked questions
- Is an ignition interlock device mandatory after a first DUI conviction in Alaska?
- Yes. Under AS 28.35.030(b)(1)(A), on a first conviction the court must require the person to use an ignition interlock device for a minimum of six months after regaining the privilege to drive, including any limited privilege. Under AS 28.35.030(b)(2)(C), the court may not suspend the IID requirement for an alcohol-related DUI.
- How long is the IID period for a second Alaska DUI?
- Under AS 28.35.030(b)(1)(B), a person previously convicted once must use an ignition interlock device for a minimum of 12 months after regaining the privilege to drive. The minimum rises to 18, 24, 30 and 36 months for third through sixth-or-later convictions under AS 28.35.030(b)(1)(C)-(F).
- Does Alaska require an SR-22 after a DUI, and for how long?
- Yes. AS 28.20.230(c) requires a person convicted of DUI under AS 28.35.030 or refusal under AS 28.35.032 to maintain proof of financial responsibility for the future for five years (no prior conviction), 10 years (one prior), 20 years (two priors), or as long as licensed (three or more priors). The Alaska DMV lists proof of SR-22 insurance dated within the last 30 days as a reinstatement requirement.
- What is the Alaska license reinstatement fee after a DUI revocation?
- Under AS 28.15.271(b)(3)(C), the reinstatement fee is $200 if the license was revoked under AS 28.35.030 or 28.35.032 only once within the preceding 10 years, and $500 under (b)(3)(D) if revoked two or more times. The DMV also charges the regular license fee, and a $50 J fee applies to an alcohol-prohibited restriction.
- Who certifies ignition interlock devices in Alaska?
- The Alaska Department of Corrections handles Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (AIID) certification and posts certification letters and installer lists. As of August 2026 its page lists 1A Smart Start, ALCOLOCK, Alcohol Detection Systems, Intoxalock, LifeSafer, and RoadGuard-Draeger Inc. The DMV's IID page links to that DOC list.
Sources
- AS 28.35.030 Operating a vehicle ... while under the influence (akleg.gov, canonical anchor link)
- AS 28.35.030 text (akleg.gov printable version used to fetch the section)
- AS 28.15.271 Fees (akleg.gov printable version)
- AS 28.20.230 Proof of financial responsibility for the future (akleg.gov printable version)
- Alaska DOC – Ignition Interlock Device Certification (certified vendors and installer lists)
- Alaska DMV – Ignition Interlock Information
- Alaska DMV – Restrictions Due to Drinking and Driving FAQ
- Alaska DMV – Reinstate After DUI, Breath Test or Refusal
- Alaska DMV – Reinstate Your Driving Privileges
- Alaska DMV – DUI Administrative Revocation
Record history
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