DOT - Alaska Highway Safety Office

04/15/2026

04/06/2026

During 2025, members of the Alaska Child Passenger Safety Coalition reported 1,546 car seat inspections.

Only 182 of those inspections revealed correctly installed car seats.
88% of car seats inspected were found to have some form of misuse or were uninstalled, or the children were unrestrained upon arrival.

Learn more about child passenger safety and check out upcoming events and important dates: carseatsak.org/Events/index.cfm?fuseaction=EventCalendar

01/23/2026

Thanks to a close partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska DOT&PF is advancing immediate safety improvements for Anchorage. While there is a lot of work to be done, we’re pleased to announce an updated 2026 safety spending plan and additional safety investments. Read more here: https://dot.alaska.gov/comm/pressbox/arch2026/PR26-0003.shtml
Mayor LaFrance

12/26/2025

Love sober driving? We do too. Be a hero to the people in your life, volunteer to drive sober for friends, family (and heck even a stranger) this New Year's Eve!

12/26/2025

Today is a great day to make a plan to get home safely from end of the year parties. Arrange for a taxi, rideshare or a designated driver.

11/27/2025

Pass the gravy. 🥘 Pass the pie. 🥧 Pass the keys to a designated driver if you’re drinking this Thanksgiving! 🔑 There are many great recipes to try, but drinking and driving is a recipe for disaster.

Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving, Alaska! 🦃

Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

10/30/2025

The spooky season is here 🎃 and is ghoulishly near! 🧟‍♂️ Don’t drive if you’re under alcohol’s spell. 🔮🍺 Just 1 drink can have you moving like a ZOMBIE 🧟‍♀️, and getting into a crash will haunt you forever. 👻

Plan ahead for a sober ride and scare away 🧌 the risks this Halloween. 🦸‍♂️ Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

10/17/2025

As Alaska’s Autumn days grow darker, it’s crucial for pedestrians & bicyclists to be bright and be seen! 🚶🚴 While bright colors make you more visible than dark clothing, there’s something even better. Retroreflective gear bounces headlights straight back, turning you into a bright signal. Safety vests, retroreflective gloves, even a small clip-on reflector can make the difference. Don’t blend into the dark, let your gear do the glowing!
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Take a look at ’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1dZO4hhRgs

Dramatic short Alaskan PSA showing how much it helps to use reflective material and lights for bicycles and pedestrians when out in the dark.

10/03/2025

09/24/2025

Kids grow fast, and so do their car seat needs! During , take time to check that your child is in the right seat for their age, height, and weight.
✅ Rear-facing: Birth–3 years
✅ Forward-facing: 1–7 years
✅ Booster: 4–12 years
✅ Seatbelt: 8+ years
👉 Always follow your car seat manufacturer’s height and weight limits. Children should only move up when they outgrow their current seat.

Keeping kids safe on Alaska’s roads starts with the right seat at the right time. 🛑🦌

Learn more: nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/car-seats-and-booster-seats