Alaska Truck Speed Limit
Trucks run the same limit as cars in Alaska, topping out at 65 mph (13 AAC 02.275). 65 is the highest posted limit anywhere in the state. Most rural two-lane highways sit at 55. There is no lower truck cap.
How fast a truck can run in Alaska
Trucks run the same limit as cars in Alaska, topping out at 65 mph (13 AAC 02.275). 65 is the highest posted limit anywhere in the state. Most rural two-lane highways sit at 55. There is no lower truck cap.
Truck-specific rules and quirks
- 65 mph is the highest posted limit anywhere in the state (13 AAC 02.275). Alaska's Interstate routes are not signed as interstates. The state DOT's own guidance shows no lower cap for trucks.
What a speeding ticket costs
Speeding fines are graduated by mph over the limit and set by the court fee schedule. No special truck penalty.
Alaska Truck Speed Limit FAQ
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Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://regulations.justia.com/states/alaska/title-13/part-1/chapter-02/article-7/section-13-aac-02-275/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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