Alaska Motorcycle Info: Insurance, Licensing, Safety, and More
Motorcycle Insurance & Requirements
Alaska requires motorcycles to have motorcycle insurance. A minimum liability must be maintained for your policy to be valid of:
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Individual: $50,000
- Bodily Injury Liability Limit for Every Person in Accident: $100,000
- Property Damage Liability Limit: $25,000
When looking for insurance quotes in Alaska, you may want to begin by looking at our review of insurance companies or get more detailed information on motorcycle insurance companies from the state regulator's website. You can see the full list of licensed insurers in the state plus get many other useful resources including information on how to file a complaint by visiting the state insurance division web site.
Licensing and Registration
Please visit these Alaska websites for updated and detailed information
Helmet Laws
Helmet law covers riders 17 years and younger, Alaska riders under this age are required to wear a helmet. We strongly advocate the use of helmets at all times for all riders and passengers to protect from injuries.
Use our specialized search to find Alaska motorcycle resources
Motorcycle Safety Schools and Training Programs
Many states offer motorcycle safety training programs and most insurance companies will offer discounts to bikers that have completed a certified course.
Below is a partial list of The Motorcycle Safety Foundation Certified Safety courses in Alaska. See www.msf-usa.org for a complete and updated list
- Anchorage - Abate of Alaska
- Fairbanks - Carlson Convention Center
- Juneau - Juneau Abate
- Palmer - Denali Harley-davidson Rider's Edge
- Wasilla - Valley Abate
- Soldotna - Learn to Ride
Accidents and Safety in Alaska
According to the National Highway Traffic Association and Federal Highway Administration, in 2008 there were 27,931 motorcycles registered in Alaska with only 8 motorcycle accident deaths in the state.
| State | Registered Motorcycles | Motorcycle Riders Killed | Percent Helmeted | Percent Not Helmeted | Impaired Riders Killed (BAC=.01+) |
| AK | 27.931 | 8 | 50% | 50% | 36% |
| WA | 233.508 | 78 | 95% | 5% | 43% |
Sweet Rides in Alaska
Here are some of the designated highways to consider for a ride. Enjoy the beautiful vistas the state has to offer bikers.
- Alaska's Marine Highway
- The George Parks Highway Scenic Byway
- Glenn Highway
- Haines Highway - Valley of the Eagles
- Seward Highway
Useful Resources
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