# Alaska Stat. § 28.15.031: Persons not to be licensed > Alaska · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.031 ## Section - **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 28.15.031 - **Heading:** Persons not to be licensed - **Jurisdiction:** Alaska - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** AK Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28.15 / Section 28.15.031 ## Text (a) The department may not issue a driver's license to a person who is (1) under the age of 16 years, except that the department may issue a permit under AS 28.15.051 or a restricted license under AS 28.15.121 ; or (2) at least 16 years of age but not yet 18 years of age unless the person meets the requirements of AS 28.15.057 . (b) The department may not issue an original or duplicate driver's license to, nor renew or reinstate the driver's license of, a person (1) whose license is suspended, revoked, canceled, or withdrawn in this or any other jurisdiction except as otherwise provided in this chapter; (2) who fails to appear in court for the adjudication of a certain vehicle, driver, or traffic offense when the person's appearance is required by statute, regulation, or court rule; (3) who is a habitual user of alcohol or another drug to such a degree that the person is incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle; (4) when the department, based upon medical evidence, has determined that because of the person's physical or mental disability the person is not able to drive a motor vehicle safely; (5) who is unable to understand official traffic control devices as displayed in this state or who does not have a fair knowledge of traffic laws and regulations, as demonstrated by an examination; (6) who has knowingly made a false statement in the person's application for a license or has committed fraud in connection with the person's application for, or in obtaining or attempting to obtain, a license, or who has not applied under oath on the form provided for the purpose of obtaining or attempting to obtain a license or permit; or (7) who is required under AS 28.20 to furnish proof of financial responsibility and who has not done so. (c) The department may not issue an original or duplicate commercial driver's license to, nor renew or reinstate the commercial driver's license of, a person who is disqualified from operating commercial motor vehicles in this or any other jurisdiction. (d) In this section, “disqualified” has the meaning given in AS 28.33.190 . ## Nearby sections - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.011 Drivers must be licensed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.011.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.021 Persons exempt from driver licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.021.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.031 Persons not to be licensed.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.031.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.041 Classification of drivers' licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.041.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.046 Licensing of school bus drivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.046.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.051 Instruction permits, temporary drivers' licenses, and special drivers' permits and licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.051.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.055 Provisional driver's license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.055.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.057 Restrictions on driver's license issued to a person under 18.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.057.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.061 Application for driver's license or instruction permit; notice of anatomical gift and living will procedure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.061.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.071 Application of minors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.071.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.081 Examination of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.081.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.085 Alcohol and drug awareness and safety examination of applicants.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.085.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.091 Department may require re-examination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.091.md) - [Alaska Stat. § 28.15.099 Expiration and renewal of license issued to person under 21 years of age.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.099.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.15_S28.15.031. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.