Alaska Statutes
Alaska Stat. § 28.20.010 (2026)
Declaration of purpose
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Sec. 28.20.010. Declaration of purpose.
The legislature is concerned over the rising toll of motor vehicle accidents and the suffering and loss inflicted by them. The legislature determines that it is a matter of grave concern that motorists be financially responsible for their negligent acts so that innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may be recompensed for the injury and financial loss inflicted upon them. The legislature finds and declares that the public interest can best be served by the requirements that the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident respond for damages and show proof of financial ability to respond for damages in future accidents as a prerequisite to the person's exercise of the privilege of operating a motor vehicle in the state.
The legislature is concerned over the rising toll of motor vehicle accidents and the suffering and loss inflicted by them. The legislature determines that it is a matter of grave concern that motorists be financially responsible for their negligent acts so that innocent victims of motor vehicle accidents may be recompensed for the injury and financial loss inflicted upon them. The legislature finds and declares that the public interest can best be served by the requirements that the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident respond for damages and show proof of financial ability to respond for damages in future accidents as a prerequisite to the person's exercise of the privilege of operating a motor vehicle in the state.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 14
cases, 1966–2013 · leading case: Titus v. State, Dept. of Admin., Div. of Motor Vehs., 305 P.3d 1271 (Alaska 2013).
Titus v. State, Dept. of Admin., Div. of Motor Vehs., 305 P.3d 1271 (Alaska 2013). “AS 28.20.010. 24 . See, eg., State, Dep't of Public Safety, Div.”
Perez. v. Campbell, 402 U.S. 637 (1971). “It is a reasonable incident of the general welfare that financially irresponsible persons be denied the use of the highway with their cars, regardless of the competency of themselves or others as the drivers.”
Gov't Employees Ins. Co. v. Graham-Gonzalez, 107 P.3d 279 (Alaska 2005). “(quoting AS 28.20.010). [8] AS 28.22.011. [9] Order Granting Partial Summary Judgment, Case No.”
Bohna v. Hughes, Thorsness, Gantz, 828 P.2d 745 (Alaska 1992). “AS 28.20.010. [22] HT argues that Allstate lacks standing to appeal the Bohna judgment because it is not a party to that judgment.”
Hillman v. Nationwide Mut. Fire Ins. Co., 758 P.2d 1248 (Alaska 1988). “See AS 28.20.010 (motorists should be financially responsible for their acts, and thus they are encouraged to obtain full insurance coverage).”
Nelson v. Progressive Cas. Ins. Co., 162 P.3d 1228 (Alaska 2007). “See AS 28.20.010. 10 . AS 28.20.440(b)(2). 11 .”
Hughes v. Harrelson, 844 P.2d 1106 (Alaska 1993). “The legislature finds and declares that the public interest can best be served by the requirements that the operator of a motor vehicle involved in an accident respond for damages and show proof of financial ability to respond for damages in future accidents as a prerequisite to…”
Peter v. Schumacher Enter., Inc., 22 P.3d 481 (Alaska 2001). “See AS 28.20.010. 35 . Id. 36 . 918 P.2d at 1025-26.”
Progressive Ins. Co. v. Simmons, 953 P.2d 510 (Alaska 1998). “On the other hand, the mandatory insurance act does not require an accident before requiring insurance, but it does not apply to persons who have not within five years received a citation for a serious traffic violation who drive in certain areas of Alaska that are unconnected…”
Bradshaw v. State, Dep't of Admin., Div. of Motor Vehs., 224 P.3d 118 (Alaska 2010). “" AS 28.20.010. 3 . The Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act states that DMV will suspend the license of any driver of a motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in over $501 in damage to any one person's property unless that driver "has previously furnished or…”
Hartsfield v. Carolina Cas. Ins. Co., 411 P.2d 396 (Alaska 1966). “AS 28.20.010 of this act provides; Declaration of purpose.”
Johnson v. United States Fid. & Guar. Co., 601 P.2d 260 (Alaska 1979). “[2] AS 28.20.010. [3] The Alaska Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act does not cover every driver of a motor vehicle.”
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