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Safety Laws
Helmet Laws
Motorcycles
Licensed or endorsed riders 18 years old or older are not required to wear a motorcycle helmet. Any passenger, no matter the age, must wear a helmet.
Snowmobiles
No mandatory helmet law exists.
Cell Phone Laws
There are no driving restrictions regarding the use of cell phones.
Headlight Laws
You must use your headlights:
- Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.
- When weather conditions limit visibility to less than 1,000 feet.
- When driving on roads that require headlight use (Seward Highway).
Child Safety Seats
- All kids under the age of four must be secured in a federally-approved child safety seat when riding a vehicle.
- All kids over the age of four must, depending on age and size, either ride in a secured child safety seat or wear a seat belt.
Unattended Kids or Pets in Cars
If you feel a child or pet has been left unattended in a car for an inordinate amount of time, especially during extreme weather conditions, dial 911 and remain at the vehicle in question until authorities arrive.
Reporting Drunk and/or Unsafe Drivers
Alaska law enforcement authorities strongly advocate the nation's Report Every Drunk Driver Immediately (REDDI) program. If you suspect someone should not be operating a vehicle, dial 911 immediately. In such instances it is better to err on the side of caution.
