Alaska law requires that any motorhome or truck with more than five vehicles behind it turn off the main roadway to allow traffic to pass.
Drivers should always be alert for large animals such as moose, bears and caribou on the roadway.
Not member of non-resident compact
Phone/Texting Laws
• Texting ban while driving • No handheld ban while driving
Speed Enforcement Tactics Police Use in Alaska
Aircraft Enforcement
The Alaska State Police have a variety of Aircraft they can utilize for traffic patrol including Cessna 185, Cessna 208, Eurocopter AS350, Piper PA-18, Robinson R44 and Super Cubs.
Fixed Photo Red Light and/or Photo Radar Enforcement
None
Pacing
Police do speed enforcement using both rear and forward facing pacing.
Police Radar Enforcement
State procurement records over the past 5-years indicate that the following police radar guns are used by both state and local police agencies.
Kustom Signals Falcon HR K-band
Kustom Signals Talon II
Kustom Signals Talon Directional
Kustom Signals Raptor RP-1 K-band
Kustom Signals Raptor RP-1 Ka-band
Police Laser Enforcement
State procurement records over the past 5-years indicate that the following police lidar guns are used by both state and local police agencies.
Laser Ally
LTI 20/20 Truespeed
Kustom Signals Laser Cam 4
Kustom Signals Pro Laser III
Kustom Signals Pro Laser 4
VASCAR
Police do not utilize VASCAR speed timing equipment
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Return Policy
Dash Mounted Radar Detectors, Accessories, Mounting Systems: These products come with our 30-day money back guarantee provided that they are returned in
resalable condition. This requires that all parts, accessories, warranty
cards and packaging are returned.
Installed Products: Any radar detector/laser jammer product that requires installation is exempt from our 30-day return policy if the product is removed from the packaging and/or if the buyer installs
and/or attempts to install the product on a vehicle it becomes a
nonreturnable product.
This exception includes all laser jammers, installed radar detectors, and the Veil Stealth Coating.
Understanding the speed enforcment tactics and equipment used in Alaska can save you from getting an expensive speeding ticket!
This site is owned and managed by "Radar Roy," a retired police officer and certified traffic radar instructor, who is considered a leading expert in the speed counter measurement industry.