Safe Driving In Alaska

Safe Driving In Alaska – There is no fool-proof way for your family to completely avoid car accidents. In fact, reckless drivers sharing the road make it challenging. At Johnson Law, we encourage our clients and all Alaskans, to practice safe driving in Alaska.

Practice Safe Driving Techniques

A responsible driver pays close attention to the roadway, reports dangerous drivers, and regularly maintains their vehicle. If a driver fails to practice safe driving in Alaska, that driver may cause an accident and harm to others.

Fortunately, aside from common sense and other safety precautions, there are other ways to make our roads safer. Unlawful and negligent drivers may be brought to justice in both criminal and civil courts under certain circumstances. Criminal court holds unlawful drivers accountable and civil court holds negligent drivers financially accountable for the costs of failing to practice safe driving in Alaska and causing damages.

Keeping negligent and unlawful drivers may be off the roads is important for all Alaskans. Consequently, some drivers must have their license suspended or revoked after causing an auto accident. Practice safe driving in Alaska.

Alaska’s REDDI Program

Alaska Department of Transportation asks Alaskans to: Report Every Dangerous Driver Immediately

The message behind the REDDI program, asks residents to watch for and report drivers who might be a danger to themselves or others, increasing safe driving in Alaska. This includes drivers who are:

• under the influence of drugs or alcohol;
• driving while distracted;
• are too tired to safely operate a vehicle; or
• are exhibiting driving behaviors that might put others at risk, such as swerving, passing on curves, and weaving in and out of lanes.

The above driving behaviors are dangerous and put safe driving in Alaska at risk. Hence, reporting a dangerous driver is as easy as 1-2-3:
1. Get information about the vehicle and driver. This includes:

• the vehicle’s license plate number;
• make and model of the vehicle;
• a description of the driver (or name if you know the person); and
• any identifying characteristics about the vehicle, such as bumper stickers or special design features.

2. If you are driving, stop at a safe place or ask a passenger to make the call.
3. Call 911, and a dispatcher will lead you through the report.

Following An Accident In Alaska

After an accident occurs, it is important to check on everyone involved. First, ensure everyone is safe and no longer at risk of injury. Second, report the accident to 911 as soon as possible. Third, exchange contact and insurance information between all drivers. Finally, take pictures of the accident scene and hold onto any receipts for payments made on related damages. Safe driving in Alaska includes clear, thoughtful action after the unthinkable happens.

Penalties For Failing To Practice Safe Driving In Alaska

In Alaska, a driver failing to practice safe driving and causing injury to another person, through negligence or unlawful behavior, can be held financially responsible for the damages. Medical care, time spent unable to work, permanent or temporary disabilities, court costs, attorneys’ fees, related interests and in extreme cases, punitive damages.

If you are injured in a car accident, please contact an experienced Alaska Personal Injury attorney. Johnson Law has been helping Alaskans for nearly 30 years. It’s who we are. Call Johnson Law at  (907)277-3090 or use our Contact Form to discuss your Alaska auto accident case. We are here to serve you if you are seriously injured in an auto accident.

And while we hope you never need us… We’re here if you do. ~ Doug Johnson

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