QandAs: Autos

How long does an Accident, DUI or Ticket stay on my driving record in Alaska?

Answer:
In Alaska, some traffic violations remain on the driving record for life.

In Alaska, a DUI/DWI conviction remains on driving records permanently, and is considered a criminal offense.

Whether or not motor vehicle accidents and traffic tickets remain on a driver's record is not clearly defined; perhaps because such violations are subject to individual circumstances and a myriad of factors open to interpretation or judgement.

Some resources indicate that (generally speaking) any motor vehicle violation remains on the driving record until it is expunged by court order. Most states allow court processes by which some driving record listings may be re-evaluated for possible removal from the record, possibly even prior to statutory limitations that may be in effect.

Most states that publish such information keep accidents listed on driving records for at least five years, some even longer.

For further information, visit the Alaska Department of Motor Vehicle website, or visit the links below.

Learn more about Alaska Driving Laws.

Find an Alaska DMV office.


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