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Can you get a DUI for driving high in Alaska?

I got pulled over while I was high on weed and I’m worried that I’ll get a DUI. I know weed is legal, but can you still get a DUI for it in Alaska?

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Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Unfortunately, it’s entirely possible that you’ll get charged with a DUI for driving high in
Alaska
.
While weed is legal recreationally, it’s still a crime to drive high. If the officer involved has proof that you were high, you might need to visit a traffic court.
Proof can come in the form of the following:
  • A positive drug test
  • Evidence in your car, like open containers or paraphernalia
  • Confirmation from you—verbally or through your actions
It’s uncommon for police to issue DUI charges after the fact, but it’s not impossible. To find out if you have a DUI charge, you’ll need to contact your local traffic court for more details.
A DUI charge—or any other type of traffic ticket—can affect your
car insurance
rates, too. Fortunately, the
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