Wyoming

GHSA maintains data on state laws surrounding a number of highway safety issues. Below is information regarding laws in the state of Wyoming. For more information, consult the State Highway Safety Office.

Wyoming
Motorcycle Helmet Required?

Helmets required for riders under 18. Universal helmet law repealed 1983.

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Length of Regular Renewal Cycle

4 years

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Provisions for Mature Drivers

None

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DUID Zero Tolerance or Per se Laws for Some Drugs

None

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Marijuana Possession and Use

Illegal

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Marijuana Impaired Driving

None

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Rural Interstates: Cars (MPH)

75 (80 on specified segments)

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Rural Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

75 (80 on specified segments)

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Urban Interstates: Cars (MPH)

75 (80 on specified segments)

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Urban Interstates: Trucks (MPH)

75 (80 on specified segments)

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Other Limited Access Roads: Cars (MPH)

65 (70 on specified segments)

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Other Limited Access Roads: Trucks (MPH)

65 (70 on specified segments)

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Repeat Offender Laws

No

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Increased penalty for high BAC

0.15

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Administrative license suspension on first offense

90 days

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Limited driving privileges during suspension

yes

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Ignition Interlocks

Mandatory for high BAC (.15 or higher) and repeat convictions

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Open container laws

No

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Child Restraint Required

8 yrs or under in rear seat if available

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Adult Safety Belt Permissible

9 yrs or older

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Full Privilege Minimum Age

16 years, 6 months

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Learner Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

15

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Learner Stage: Minimum Duration (Months)

10 days

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Learner Stage: Supervised Driving Hours (Night Hours in Parenthesis)

50 (10)

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Intermediate Stage: Minimum Age (Years/Months)

16

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Intermediate Stage: Nighttime Driving Restriction

11 p.m. - 5 a.m.

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Intermediate Stage: Passenger Restrictions (Except Family, Unless Noted)

No more than 1 under 18

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Who is Covered?

9 and over

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In What Seat?

All

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Type of Law

Secondary

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Hand-Held Ban?

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? School Bus Drivers

No

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All Cell Phone Ban? Novice Drivers

No

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Text Messaging Ban?

All drivers. Primary law.

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Speed Cameras: State Law

None

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Speed Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a

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Red Light Cameras: State Law

None

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Red Light Cameras: Where Permitted

n/a
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