Defensive driver course (DDC), called a driver improvement course in statute
Overseen by Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles (Department of Administration)
- What it does
Alaska deducts two points from a driver's total when the driver proves completion of a department-approved driver improvement course within 12 months of the last violation.
What the source says
“two points shall be deducted from the assessed total upon the driver's furnishing to the department adequate proof of successful completion, within 12 months of the date of the driver's last violation, of a driver improvement course approved by the department”
Alaska Statutes 28.15.241, Reduction of points, read October 7, 2026
- Who can take it
A provisional license holder who reaches 6 points in 12 months or 9 points in 24 months must complete a driver improvement course approved by the Division.
What the source says
“A provisional license holder who accumulates 6 or more points in a 12-month period or 9 or more points in a 24-month period must complete a driver improvement course approved by the Division.”
Points - Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, read October 7, 2026
- Age
A driver improvement course taken by a person under 21 must be designed for people under 21 and certified by a national organization.
What the source says
“a driver improvement course for a person under 21 years of age must be a course that is designed to benefit persons under 21 years of age and must be certified by a national organization”
Alaska Statutes 28.15.241, Reduction of points, read October 7, 2026
- How often
The Alaska DMV says a defensive driver course may be taken once every 12 months for a point reduction.
What the source says
“Credits may be earned for violation-free driving and/or completion of a defensive driver course (DDC). A DDC may be taken once every 12 months for a point reduction.”
Points - Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles, read October 7, 2026
- Good to know
The Alaska Court System says a citation cannot be dismissed by completing a defensive driving course, and points drivers to the DMV for a possible point reduction.
What the source says
“No, you cannot have the citation dismissed by completing a defensive driving course. You can check with the DMV to see if taking a defensive driving course might help to reduce the number of points assigned to your driver's license.”
Traffic Cases (Minor Offenses) - Alaska Court System Self-Help Center, read October 7, 2026