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Title 13 . Public Safety
Chapter 8 . General Provisions
Section 355. Special driver's license (hardship license)

13 AAC 08.355. Special driver's license (hardship license)

(a) Because of death, incapacitating illness or injury or other unique conditions in the immediate family, a special driver's license will, in the department's discretion, be issued to a person between 14 and 16 years of age who must drive a motor vehicle to

(1) prevent financial hardship for the person's family; or

(2) transport an ill or disabled family member.

(b) A special license issued under this provision will expire on the licensee's date of birth as provided in AS 28.15.101 (a), or sooner if the reasons for issuing the special license are not longer sufficient.

(c) A letter requesting a special license must be signed by the applicant's parent or guardian, specify the conditions of hardship, and indicate for what period of time the special license is necessary.

(d) An applicant for a special license must meet all requirements for a regular driver's license, with the exception of age.

History: Eff. 8/9/84, Register 91

Authority: AS 28.05.011 (5)

AS 28.15.041 (a)

AS 28.15.051 (e)

AS 28.15.081


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