Alaska Administrative Code

(a) An owner or attendant of livestock or domestic animals may not allow the animals to be on a highway. This section does not prohibit the movement of livestock across or along a highway from one section of property to another if the livestock are tended and the movement can be …

Notes 13 AAC 02.510 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

The driver of a motor vehicle, when traveling upon a highway, may not drive the vehicle with its gears or transmission in neutral, with its clutch disengaged, or otherwise cause the vehicle to coast. Notes 13 AAC 02.515 In effect before 7/28/59; am 12/15/61, Register 3; am 8/10/6…

(a) The driver of an authorized emergency vehicle, when responding to an emergency call, when in pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of a statute, regulation or ordinance, when responding to but not upon returning from a fire alarm, or in the performance of his official du…

(a) A driver of a vehicle, other than one on official business with respect to the emergency to which an emergency vehicle is responding, may not follow an authorized emergency vehicle traveling in response to an emergency and displaying visual or audible signals, as required by …

Notes 13 AAC 02.525 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

(a) No person may throw, deposit or allow to be thrown or deposited upon a highway or vehicular way or area litter, garbage, glass, nails, tacks, wire, cans, oil or any other substance. A person who throws, deposits, or allows to be thrown or deposited such substances shall immed…

Except as otherwise provided by federal laws or regulations, no person may operate a train or railroad crossing gate or signal device in a manner which prevents vehicular use of a roadway for a period of time in excess of five consecutive minutes except (1) when necessary to comp…

Notes 13 AAC 02.535 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 13 AAC 02.540 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

(a) No person may drink an intoxicating beverage while driving a vehicle. (b) Every driver of a vehicle shall exercise care to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, an animal or another vehicle. Notes 13 AAC 02.545 In effect before 7/28/59; am 12/15/61, Register 3; am 8/10/66, Regis…

Notes 13 AAC 02.550 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

The traffic regulations apply exclusively to the equipping, condition, movement or operation of a vehicle, bicycle, motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, person or animal upon a highway or a state-operated and maintained ferry facility except where a limited application or a different …

Notes 13 AAC 02.565 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 13 AAC 02.570 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 13 AAC 02.575 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 13 AAC 02.580 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

Notes 13 AAC 02.585 Repealed 6/28/79. State regulations are updated quarterly; we currently have two versions available. Below is a comparison between our most recent version and the prior quarterly release. More comparison features will be added as we have more versions to compa…

(a) A pedestrian and a driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall obey the instructions of an applicable official traffic-control device placed and displayed in accordance with the provisions of AS 28, 13 AAC, or an ordinance, unless otherwise directed by a police officer or othe…

(a) When traffic is controlled by an official traffic-control signal displaying colored lights or lighted arrows, only green, red, and yellow may be used except for a special pedestrian signal carrying a word legend. The lights and arrows apply to a driver of a commercial motor v…

(a) Upon a roadway of sufficient width, a vehicle must be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:(1) when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into an alley, private …

(a) Except as provided in (c) of this section, the driver of a commercial motor vehicle may overtake and pass on the right of another vehicle only under conditions permitting the movement in safety, and (1) when the vehicle overtaken is making, or is about to make, a left turn fr…

(a) A vehicle may not be driven on the left side of a roadway when: (1) approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in a highway where the driver's view is obstructed for a distance that creates a hazard if another vehicle is approaching from the opposite direction; (2) w…

(a) Except as provided in 13 AAC 03.055, the driver of a commercial motor vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass at a safe distance to the left of the vehicle being overtaken, and may not return to the right side of the roadway, until safel…

Drivers of commercial motor vehicles that are proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and, if the roadway is wide enough for only one line of traffic in each direction, each driver, to the extent possible, shall give to the other at least one-half of…

(a) If the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities or a municipality, with respect to highways under their jurisdictions, designates a highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes for one-way traffic, it must erect traffic-control devices informing the driver…

(a) A commercial motor vehicle must be driven as nearly as practicable within a single lane, and may not be moved from that lane until the driver has first determined that the movement can be made safely. (b) Upon a roadway that is divided into three lanes and provides for two-wa…

(a) A driver of a commercial motor vehicle may not follow another vehicle more closely than is reasonable and prudent, considering the speed of the vehicles, the traffic upon the roadway, and the condition of the roadway. (b) When a commercial motor vehicle is towing another vehi…

(a) When traveling on a highway that has been divided into two or more roadways by an intervening space, physical barrier, or clearly indicated dividing section constructed to impede vehicular traffic, a commercial motor vehicle must be driven on the right-hand roadway unless dir…

The driver of a commercial motor vehicle traveling on a mountain roadway, through a canyon, or on other terrain in which the roadway is narrow and winding, or where visibility is restricted, shall drive the commercial motor vehicle as near the right-hand edge of the roadway as is…

(a) Except as provided in 13 AAC 02.195, when a traffic-control signal is not in place or not in operation, the driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian who is on a side-walk, in a vehicular way or area, or who is crossing a roadway within…

(a) A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent considering the traffic, roadway, and weather conditions. (b) Except when another speed limit is posted in accordance with 13 AAC 03.280 or when a special hazard exists that re…

(a) If the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, with assistance from the department or a municipality in accordance with AS 28.01.010, determines upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that a maximum speed prescribed for a commercial motor vehic…

(a) A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle so slowly as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with a statute, regulation, or ordinance. (b) If the Department of Transportation…

(a) Reserved. (b) A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle that is towing a mobile home at a speed greater than 45 miles per hour. (c) A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle equipped with lighted headlights described in 13 AAC 04.020(g) at a speed greater than…

(a) Repealed 6/28/79. (b) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to prohibit equipment required by the United States Department of Transportation or the use of a part or accessory on a vehicle not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter. A federal motor vehicle safety …

No person may violate this chapter, drive or move or cause or knowingly permit to be driven or moved on a highway or other vehicular way or area, a vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in an unsafe condition, or is not equipped as required in this chapter or which is other…

No person may sell or offer for sale, rent, lease, or loan, a vehicle unless it is equipped with the devices and equipment required by this chapter or other law for operation on a highway or vehicular way or area, and is in a safe condition and in good working order. Notes 13 AAC…

(a) No person may sell or offer for sale or use a vehicle, equipment or device which does not meet the requirements of this chapter or other law. The provisions of this section do not apply to equipment that complies with requirements in effect before the effective date of this s…

(a) For a vehicle intended to be operated on a public roadway, no person may disconnect or alter, except as is necessary in the repair or replacement of parts, equipment required by this chapter, unless the equipment is by nature designed and intended for disconnection or alterat…

(a) A police officer or other person authorized by the department, having reasonable cause to believe that a vehicle is unsafe, not equipped as required in this chapter or in AS 28, or that its equipment is not in proper adjustment or repair, may require the driver of the vehicle…

(a) A police officer may issue a citation to the driver or owner of a vehicle which is not in safe mechanical condition or properly equipped as required in this chapter or in AS 28. A citation issued under this section must specify the section of this chapter or AS 28 which has b…

A driver or owner of a vehicle cited under 13 AAC 04.007, other than a commercial motor vehicle as defined in AS 28.32.900, may, at any time before the specified date for court appearance, appear at an Alaska State Trooper office, the office of the police agency that conducted th…

(a) No person may repair or adjust a vehicle unless the repair or adjustment is in accord with acceptable or customary repair practices, applicable provisions of this chapter and AS 28, or other law. (b) No person may willfully conceal or misrepresent the identity or condition of…

(a) Every vehicle traveling on a highway or other vehicular way or area within the state must illuminate lights (1) between one half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise; or (2) at any other time when, because of insufficient light or other atmospheric conditions, p…

(a) When a section of this chapter provides that the distance from which lights and reflectors must render objects visible or be visible, the requirement applies during the times provided in sec. 10 of this chapter for a vehicle without load when upon a straight, level, unlighted…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a motor vehicle must be equipped with at least two headlights, one on each side of the front of the motor vehicle. The headlights must emit white light to the front of the vehicle, comply with the requirements and limitations set …

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a vehicle must be equipped with at least two taillights mounted at the same level, as widely spaced laterally as practicable, and as low as practicable, but not less than 20 inches above the roadway on the rear, so that when light…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a vehicle must have on the rear, either as a part of the taillights or separately, two or more red reflectors mounted at a height not less than 20 inches, except that if the highest part of the permanent structure of the vehicle i…

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a vehicle must be equipped with two or more stop lights meeting the requirements of (c) of this section, except that passenger cars manufactured or assembled before January 1, 1958, must be equipped with at least one stop light. O…