An Unsecured Load
AS 28.35.251 — a fine up to $300 the first time, and a misdemeanor when it damages $5,000 in property or seriously injures someone
| Failing to contain a load, with | The offense |
|---|---|
| Failing to contain a load, withNo damage or injury | The offenseThird degree, an infraction with a fine up to $300 the first time |
| Failing to contain a load, withCriminal negligence and $5,000 or more in damage to another's property | The offenseSecond degree, a class B misdemeanor |
| Failing to contain a load, withCriminal negligence and serious physical injury to another | The offenseFirst degree, a class A misdemeanor |
Who handles this in Alaska: Alaska Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alaska directory.
The infraction fine rises with earlier convictions, to $750 after one, $1,500 after two, and $2,500 after three or more.
Sources for this section (1)
- AS 28.35.251 — Failure to contain or confine a load
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alaska attorney.