2020 Alaska Statutes
Title 28. Motor Vehicles
Chapter 15. Drivers' Licenses
Article 1. Issuance, Expiration, and Renewal of Licenses.
Sec. 28.15.031. Persons not to be licensed.
(a) The department may not issue a driver's license to a person who is
(1) under the age of 16 years, except that the department may issue a permit under AS 28.15.051 or a restricted license under AS 28.15.121; or
(2) at least 16 years of age but not yet 18 years of age unless the person meets the requirements of AS 28.15.057.
(b) The department may not issue an original or duplicate driver's license to, nor renew or reinstate the driver's license of, a person
(1) whose license is suspended, revoked, canceled, or withdrawn in this or any other jurisdiction except as otherwise provided in this chapter;
(2) who fails to appear in court for the adjudication of a certain vehicle, driver, or traffic offense when the person's appearance is required by statute, regulation, or court rule;
(3) who is an habitual user of alcohol or another drug to such a degree that the person is incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle;
(4) when the department, based upon medical evidence, has determined that because of the person's physical or mental disability the person is not able to drive a motor vehicle safely;
(5) who is unable to understand official traffic control devices as displayed in this state or who does not have a fair knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, as demonstrated by an examination;
(6) who has knowingly made a false statement in the person's application for a license or has committed fraud in connection with the person's application for, or in obtaining or attempting to obtain, a license, or who has not applied under oath on the form provided for the purpose of obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or permit; or
(7) who is required under AS 28.20 to furnish proof of financial responsibility and who has not done so.
(c) The department may not issue an original or duplicate commercial driver's license to, nor renew or reinstate the commercial driver's license of, a person who is disqualified from operating commercial motor vehicles in this or any other jurisdiction or is not domiciled in this state.
(d) In this section, “disqualified” has the meaning given in AS 28.33.190.
