The following information is updated periodically. However, laws and regulations can change between updates. State statutes and local ordinances are the ultimate authorities for these issues.

Points of Interest

• Wyoming does not have State Police patrolling between midnight and 6 am. Wyoming State Police are available for emergencies and accidents.
• A license to carry a concealed firearm issued to a nonresident by another state shall be honored.

Speed Limits

Rural Interstates: Cars 75, Trucks 75
Urban Interstates: Cars 60, Trucks 60
Other Limited Access Roads: Cars 65, Trucks 65
(http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/speedlimit_laws.html)

These speed limits apply unless a different limit is posted.

Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
Pacing: Yes
Radar: Yes
Vascar: No
Automated Speed Enforcement: Yes
Aircraft: No
Laser: No

Ticket Payment Methods
Consult your ticket or clerk of courts

Trial By Declaration Allowed
Allowed at the discretion of each individual court

Jury Trial Allowed
Speeding: Yes
Parking: Yes
Equipment: Yes
DWI: Yes

Member of Nonresident Compact
Yes

Member of Driver License Compact
Yes

When and Where to File Accident Reports
The driver of a vehicle which is involved in an accident resulting in bodily injury to or death of any person or total property damage to an apparent extent of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or more shall, within ten (10) days after the accident, forward a written report of the accident to the highway department.

(Wyoming Statute 31-5-1106, http://michie.lexisnexis.com/wyoming/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm)

Resident Insurance Requirements
Liability insurance is required (although some states allow posting a cash bond or such as an alternative)
Minimum Coverage Required:
Injury to one person: $25,000
All injuries: $50,000
Property Damage: $20,000

Phone Restrictions
Novice Drivers: No special restrictions
School Bus Drivers: No special restrictions
All Drivers: Text-messaging prohibited, using primary enforcement
(http://www.ghsa.org/html/stateinfo/laws/cellphone_laws.html)

Other Regulations

• Open intoxicants are permitted in the vehicle at the option of local jurisdictions.
• The BAC level is .08%.
• Wyoming has an administrative license suspension law and an implied consent law. The breathalyzer refusal penalty is a 6-month driver's license suspension for first offense.
• Loaded firearms carried on one's person in a vehicle's passenger compartment must be in plain view; only persons with valid carry licenses may carry concealed firearms.
• Studded tires are permitted.
• Tire chains are required at the option of local jurisdictions when posted.
• Wyoming has a seat belt law with secondary enforcement for all front seat occupants.
• Wyoming has a mandatory child restraint law for passengers under 4 years of age and weighing less than 40 pounds. Children under age 2 must use approved car safety seats.
• Wyoming has a mandatory motorcycle helmet law for persons under 19 years of age.
• Registration and insurance card must be carried in the vehicle.

General Information
Telephone: 307/777-4302 (Highway Patrol) or http://www.whp.dot.state.wy.us/wydot/citations_records (Highway Patrol Ticket Procedure)
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: 800/442-9090 or #HELP (#4357)