# Alaska Stat. § 28.90.040: Administration of highway safety program

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.90_S28.90.040

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 28.90.040
- **Heading:** Administration of highway safety program
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 28 / Chapter 28.90 / Section 28.90.040

## Text

The governor may contract and do all other things necessary on behalf of this state under 23 U.S.C. 401 — 404 (Highway Safety Act of 1966), and may cooperate with interested persons and agencies to effectuate the purposes of that Act. Contracting under this section is governed by AS 36.30 (State Procurement Code). The governor may designate a person to serve as the governor's highway safety representative; however, the governor is the official in this state having the ultimate responsibility for dealing with the federal government with respect to programs and activities under the Federal Highway Safety Act of 1966. The governor shall coordinate the activities relating to highway safety of state departments, agencies, and subdivisions.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 28.90.010 Penalties for violations of law, regulations, and municipal ordinances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.90_S28.90.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 28.90.020 Breath test result validity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.90_S28.90.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 28.90.030 Fines for offenses committed within highway work zones and traffic safety corridors doubled.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.90_S28.90.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 28.90.035 Prohibition of damage claims regarding highway work zone signs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.90_S28.90.035.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 28.90.040 Administration of highway safety program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.90_S28.90.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 28.90.990 Definitions for title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.90_S28.90.990.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 28.90.995 Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T28_C28.90_S28.90.995.md)

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