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## DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENTS 

Driving is a privilege, not a right. Following is information concerning a driver’s license. 

1. A license may be issued to an applicant who is at least 16 years of age. 

2. The license must be in the licensee’s possession at all times while driving. 

3. A license must be signed by the licensee to be valid. 

4. Separate tests are required for the operation of a motorcycle, motor scooter, or moped. 

5. If you are under 21 years of age your driver’s license will expire 90 days after your 21st birthday. An alcohol awareness test must be passed prior to renewing. 

6. As a result of physical conditions, some drivers are restricted to driving with corrective lenses, special equipment, or otherwise. 

7. A license will not be issued to an applicant whose privilege to drive is suspended, canceled, or revoked in Alaska or in another state. 

8. An applicant holding an out-of-state license may be required to surrender that license before an Alaska license will be issued. 

9. Dependents of military personnel (other than the spouse) who plan to drive in this state must obtain an Alaskan license. 

10. Conviction of driving while license is cancelled, suspended, revoked, or in violation of a limited license will result in a jail sentence of not less than 10 days. 

11. Social Security Numbers are mandatory for all permits and licenses. 

12. Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must have a valid instruction permit for at least 6 months before they can be issued a license. 

## PROVISIONAL LICENSES 

Provisional licenses will give a new driver the opportunity to gain experience while lessening distractions, which may lead to illegal maneuvers and possible crashes. By closely monitoring the young person’s driving record and illegal use of alcohol or drugs, more responsible drivers will gain their full license privileges before 18 years of age. Some drivers will have provisional restrictions until their 18th birthday due to their driving behavior. All parents should consider other restrictions, which may help their young driver have a safer beginning experience as an independent driver. Cell phone and stereo use while driving should be discussed as well as eating and drinking while driving. Any activity, even conversation, can take the focus off the driving, causing distractions, which can lead to violations and crashes. 

If you are under 18 years of age and obtaining your first driver license you: must have a valid permit for 6 months prior to obtaining your provisional license; your parent, legal guardian, or employer must certify that you have had at least 40 hours of driving experience, including at least 10 hours of driving in progressively challenging circumstances, such as driving in inclement weather and nighttime driving; and 

You must NOT have been convicted of a violation of a traffic law within the six months before you apply for your provisional driver license. 

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