Pulling Over for Five Cars, and Headlights
AS 28.35.140 — five or more vehicles behind on a two lane road means pulling off, a fine of at least $100
A driver on a two lane road outside an urban area pulls off at the first safe chance whenever five or more vehicles are right behind. Failing to is an infraction with a fine of at least $100.
Who handles this in Alaska: Alaska Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Alaska directory.
No one may purposely block traffic on a roadway, though a bus, garbage truck, tow truck or ambulance may make the brief stops its work needs.
- From a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise.
- Whenever people or vehicles are not clearly visible at 1,000 feet.
- On a road designated a traffic safety corridor.
Driving without headlights at those times is an infraction. A driver cannot be required to use headlights at any other time.
Sources for this section (2)
- AS 28.35.140 — Unlawful obstruction or blocking of traffic; duty to yield to following traffic
- AS 28.35.191 — Failure to use headlights
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alaska attorney.