Wyoming Facts
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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
Unless Otherwise Posted
Absolute
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| Urban | 30 mph |
| Rural | 65 mph |
| Four-lane highways | 65 mph |
| Interstates | 75 mph |
Speed Limits Enforcement Techniques
Enforced through use of:
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| Pacing | Yes |
| Radar | Yes |
| Vascar | No |
| Photo Radar | No |
| Aircraft | No |
| Laser | No |
Tickets
The method for paying a ticket is determined at the officer’s discretion. Appearance bond can be accepted by officer on scene.
Trial By Declaration Allowed
Some courts will allow this.
Jury Trial Allowed
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| 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
Accidents involving death, personal injury, or apparent property damage exceeding $500 must be reported immediately to the local authorities and within 10 days to the Accident Records Division, Wyoming Department of Transportation, P.O. Box 1708, Cheyenne, WY 82003-9708.
Resident Insurance Requirements
Compulsory insurance and financial responsibility law.
Security-type law applicable in the event of an accident causing death, personal injury, or property damage exceeding $500.
Minimum limits: $25,000/50,000/20,000.
Wyoming has uninsured motorists law.
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
Emergency Cellular Phone Number: HELP (4357)