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Title 31 Motor Vehicles

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Contents: 618 provisions
  1. 31-1-101. Definitions.
  2. 31-1-201. General administrative procedures.
  3. 31-1-202. Records.
  4. 31-1-203. Special enforcement officers; summons and notice
  5. 31-1-204. Transportation information system account.
  6. 31-1-205. Third party providers; motor vehicle division partner program.
  7. 31-2-101. Required application; resident and nonresident applications.
  8. 31-2-102. Exemptions.
  9. 31-2-103. Contents of application; signature; vehicle identification number; issuance of certificate.
  10. 31-2-104. Transfer of ownership.
  11. 31-2-104.1. Transfer of title upon death; beneficiary designation forms; definitions.
  12. 31-2-105. Duplicate titles; affidavit of vehicle ownership.
  13. 31-2-106. Definitions.
  14. 31-2-107. Titles for damaged vehicles; return of
  15. 31-2-108. Rebuilt salvage vehicles; titles; requirements.
  16. 31-2-109. Disclosure requirements.
  17. 31-2-110. Violations; penalties.
  18. 31-2-111. Towing and recovery carrier junk vehicle certificate of title.
  19. 31-2-112. Glider kit vehicle certificate of title.
  20. 31-2-113. Electronic lien and title system. Note: this section is effective as of 7/1/2027.
  21. 31-2-201. Registration required; timelines.
  22. 31-2-202. Renumbered as § 31-18-201 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  23. 31-2-203. Reciprocal agreements and exemptions.
  24. 31-2-204. Issuance of certificates of registration and license plates by county; form.
  25. 31-2-205. Display of license plates.
  26. 31-2-206. Annual renewal; delivery of license plates and
  27. 31-2-207. Publicly owned vehicles.
  28. 31-2-208. Renumbered as 31-2-221 by Laws 2009, Ch. 16, § 3.
  29. 31-2-209. Renumbered as 31-2-222 by Laws 2009, Ch. 16, § 3.
  30. 31-2-210. Renumbered as 31-2-223 by Laws 2009, Ch. 16, § 3.
  31. 31-2-211. Renumbered as § 31-18-404 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 4.
  32. 31-2-212. Loss, mutilation or destruction of registration, plates or validation stickers.
  33. 31-2-213. Department to supply registration certificates, plates and stickers; removable windshield placards.
  34. 31-2-214. Transfer of ownership.
  35. 31-2-215. Disabled veteran's license plates.
  36. 31-2-216. Special plates; former prisoners of war.
  37. 31-2-217. Special plates; Pearl Harbor survivors; national
  38. 31-2-218. Firefighter's license plates.
  39. 31-2-219. University of Wyoming license plates.
  40. 31-2-220. Emergency medical technician's license plates.
  41. 31-2-221. Prestige license plates.
  42. 31-2-222. Radio amateur license plates.
  43. 31-2-223. Antique motor vehicles.
  44. 31-2-224. Registration exemptions.
  45. 31-2-225. Application requirements; contents; weight certificate; title requirement; liability.
  46. 31-2-226. Street rods.
  47. 31-2-227. Custom vehicles.
  48. 31-2-228. Embossed license plates.
  49. 31-2-229. Special plates; gold star.
  50. 31-2-230. Tribal license plates.
  51. 31-2-231. Wildlife conservation license plates; wildlife
  52. 31-2-232. Specified off-road vehicle licensing and registration.
  53. 31-2-233. Organ, eye and tissue donation license plates.
  54. 31-2-234. Search and rescue license plates.
  55. 31-2-235. Rodeo license plates.
  56. 31-2-236. Motor vehicle registration and license plate
  57. 31-2-301. Repealed by Laws 1997, ch. 154, § 3.
  58. 31-2-302. Repealed by Laws 1997, ch. 154, § 3.
  59. 31-2-303. Repealed by Laws 1997, ch. 154, § 3.
  60. 31-2-304. Repealed by Laws 1997, ch. 154, § 3.
  61. 31-2-401. Definitions.
  62. 31-2-402. Registration selling agents; application for registration.
  63. 31-2-403. Required registration fee.
  64. 31-2-404. Amount of fee; ad valorem tax exemption;
  65. 31-2-405. Payment of fees; issuance of certificate and decal.
  66. 31-2-406. Lost, mutilated or destroyed certificate or decal.
  67. 31-2-407. Duration of certificate and number.
  68. 31-2-408. Exemptions.
  69. 31-2-409. Snowmobile user fee; amount of fee; disposition
  70. 31-2-410. Antique snowmobiles.
  71. 31-2-501. Definitions; application required.
  72. 31-2-502. Exclusions.
  73. 31-2-503. Applications; contents; effect.
  74. 31-2-504. Transfer of ownership.
  75. 31-2-505. Duplicate titles.
  76. 31-2-506. Repealed By Laws 2002, Ch. 96, § 2.
  77. 31-2-507. Prohibited acts; penalties.
  78. 31-2-508. Payment of taxes, receipt and over-width permit for transportable homes.
  79. 31-2-601. Renumbered as § 31-18-203 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  80. 31-2-602. Renumbered as § 31-18-204 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  81. 31-2-603. Renumbered as § 31-18-205 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  82. 31-2-604. Renumbered as § 31-18-206 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  83. 31-2-605. Renumbered as § 31-18-207 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  84. 31-2-606. Renumbered as § 31-18-208 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  85. 31-2-701. Definitions.
  86. 31-2-702. Registration selling agents; application for
  87. 31-2-703. Required user registration fee; disposition of
  88. 31-2-704. Payment of fees; issuance of numbered decal; trespass warning printed on decal.
  89. 31-2-705. Lost, mutilated or destroyed decal.
  90. 31-2-706. Duration of decal.
  91. 31-2-707. Exemptions.
  92. 31-2-801. Perfection of a security interest in a vehicle or motor vehicle.
  93. 31-2-802. Terminal rental adjustment clause.
  94. 31-3-101. Registration fees; exemptions.
  95. 31-3-102. Miscellaneous fees.
  96. 31-3-103. Distribution of fees; refunds.
  97. 31-3-104. Amended and renumbered as 31-19-105 by Laws 2009, Ch. 128, § 3.
  98. 31-4-101. General prohibitions.
  99. 31-4-102. Falsifications; alterations, forgery or counterfeiting; penalties.
  100. 31-4-103. Failure to maintain liability coverage; penalties; exceptions.
  101. 31-4-104. General penalty.
  102. 31-4-105. Renumbered as § 31-18-707 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  103. 31-5-101. Short title.
  104. 31-5-102. Definitions.
  105. 31-5-103. Applicability of provisions to vehicles being operated upon highways.
  106. 31-5-104. Obedience to authorized persons directing traffic.
  107. 31-5-105. Applicability of provisions to drivers of public vehicles.
  108. 31-5-106. Authorized emergency vehicles.
  109. 31-5-107. Persons riding animals or driving animal-drawn vehicles.
  110. 31-5-108. Local regulations.
  111. 31-5-109. General powers of local authorities.
  112. 31-5-110. Limitations upon powers of local authorities; exceptions as to municipal authorities.
  113. 31-5-111. Right of real property owners to prohibit or regulate public vehicular use; handicapped parking.
  114. 31-5-112. Adoption of uniform system of traffic-control devices.
  115. 31-5-113. Placement and maintenance of traffic-control devices by department.
  116. 31-5-114. Renumbered as § 31-18-602 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 4.
  117. 31-5-115. Operation of motorcycles, autocycles and pedestrian vehicles.
  118. 31-5-116. Obstruction to driver's view or driving mechanism.
  119. 31-5-117. Dropping or throwing material on highway; removal of injurious material.
  120. 31-5-118. Regulations relative to school buses.
  121. 31-5-119. Clinging to vehicles.
  122. 31-5-120. Driving upon sidewalk.
  123. 31-5-121. Opening and closing vehicle doors.
  124. 31-5-122. Riding in house trailers.
  125. 31-5-123. Funeral processions; right-of-way; limitations.
  126. 31-5-124. Off-road recreational vehicles; multipurpose vehicles; limitation on use; equipment.
  127. 31-5-201. Driving on right side of roadway; exceptions.
  128. 31-5-202. Passing of vehicle approaching from opposite direction.
  129. 31-5-203. Rules governing overtaking on the left.
  130. 31-5-204. General limitations on overtaking on the left.
  131. 31-5-205. Additional limitations on driving on the left; exceptions.
  132. 31-5-206. Overtaking on the right.
  133. 31-5-207. No-passing zones.
  134. 31-5-208. One-way roadways and rotary traffic islands.
  135. 31-5-209. Driving on roadways laned for traffic.
  136. 31-5-210. Following too closely.
  137. 31-5-211. Driving on divided highways.
  138. 31-5-212. Driving onto or from controlled-access highways.
  139. 31-5-213. Restrictions on use of controlled-access highways.
  140. 31-5-214. Required position and method of turning at intersections.
  141. 31-5-215. Limitations on turning around.
  142. 31-5-216. Starting parked vehicle.
  143. 31-5-217. Turning movements and required signals.
  144. 31-5-218. Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
  145. 31-5-219. Manner of giving hand and arm signals.
  146. 31-5-220. Approaching or entering intersection.
  147. 31-5-221. Turning left at intersection.
  148. 31-5-222. Stop signs and yield signs.
  149. 31-5-223. Entering or crossing roadway.
  150. 31-5-224. Operation of vehicles upon approach of
  151. 31-5-225. Fleeing or attempting to elude police officers; penalty.
  152. 31-5-226. Limitations on backing.
  153. 31-5-227. Driving through defiles or canyons or on mountain highways.
  154. 31-5-228. Loads on vehicles.
  155. 31-5-229. Reckless driving.
  156. 31-5-230. Coasting.
  157. 31-5-231. Following fire apparatus.
  158. 31-5-232. Driving over fire hose.
  159. 31-5-233. Driving or having control of vehicle while under
  160. 31-5-234. Unlawful operation of vehicle by youthful driver with detectable alcohol concentration; penalty.
  161. 31-5-235. Consumption and possession of alcoholic
  162. 31-5-236. Careless driving.
  163. 31-5-237. Use of handheld electronic wireless
  164. 31-5-238. Designated high occupancy vehicle lanes; exceptions; penalty.
  165. 31-5-301. Maximum speed limits.
  166. 31-5-302. Establishment of specific maximum speed limits by superintendent.
  167. 31-5-303. Establishing maximum speed limits by local authorities.
  168. 31-5-304. Minimum speed limits.
  169. 31-5-305. Special speed limit at bridges and other elevated structures.
  170. 31-5-306. Charging violations; burden of proving proximate cause.
  171. 31-5-401. Duty of local authorities to place and maintain.
  172. 31-5-402. Obedience to devices; exceptions.
  173. 31-5-403. Signal legend generally.
  174. 31-5-404. Pedestrian-control signals.
  175. 31-5-405. Flashing signals.
  176. 31-5-406. Display of unauthorized signs; advertising on traffic signs.
  177. 31-5-501. Authority to place signs prohibiting, regulating
  178. 31-5-502. Penalty for violation of W.S. 31-5-501.
  179. 31-5-503. Erection and maintenance of traffic-control devices to designate through highways.
  180. 31-5-504. Specific places where prohibited.
  181. 31-5-505. Roadways outside of business or residence districts.
  182. 31-5-506. Emerging from alley, building, private road or driveway.
  183. 31-5-507. Meeting or passing stopped school bus; markings and visual signals.
  184. 31-5-508. Removal of illegally stopped vehicles.
  185. 31-5-509. Requirements before leaving motor vehicle unattended.
  186. 31-5-510. Railroad crossings generally.
  187. 31-5-511. Stopping requirements for certain vehicles at railroad crossings.
  188. 31-5-512. Parking alongside curbs or on edge of roadways;
  189. 31-5-601. Obedience to traffic-control devices; general privileges and restrictions.
  190. 31-5-602. Right-of-way in crosswalks.
  191. 31-5-603. Crossing at other than crosswalks.
  192. 31-5-604. Use of right half of crosswalks.
  193. 31-5-605. Walking along roadways or highways.
  194. 31-5-606. Soliciting on streets and highways.
  195. 31-5-607. Exercise of due care by drivers.
  196. 31-5-608. Driving through or within safety zone.
  197. 31-5-609. Right-of-way on sidewalks.
  198. 31-5-610. Yielding of right-of-way to authorized emergency vehicles.
  199. 31-5-611. Blind pedestrian right-of-way.
  200. 31-5-612. Pedestrians under influence of alcohol or controlled substances.
  201. 31-5-613. Passing through railroad crossing gate or barrier.
  202. 31-5-701. Prohibited acts.
  203. 31-5-702. General rights and duties of riders.
  204. 31-5-703. Number of riders.
  205. 31-5-704. Riding on roadways and designated paths.
  206. 31-5-705. Carrying articles.
  207. 31-5-706. Lamps and other equipment.
  208. 31-5-707. Electric bicycles.
  209. 31-5-801. Operation on highways.
  210. 31-5-901. General requirements; applicability of provisions.
  211. 31-5-910. Lighted lamps and illuminating devices.
  212. 31-5-911. Visibility distance.
  213. 31-5-912. Head lamps.
  214. 31-5-913. Tail lamps.
  215. 31-5-914. Rear reflectors.
  216. 31-5-915. Stop lamps; electric turn signal lamps.
  217. 31-5-916. Additional lamps and reflectors.
  218. 31-5-917. Color of lighting devices.
  219. 31-5-918. Vehicles in combination.
  220. 31-5-919. Lamps, reflectors and flags on projecting loads.
  221. 31-5-920. Parked vehicles.
  222. 31-5-921. Farm and other vehicles and equipment; slow moving vehicle emblems.
  223. 31-5-922. Spot lamps.
  224. 31-5-923. Vehicular traffic hazard lamps.
  225. 31-5-924. Multiple-beam lamps.
  226. 31-5-925. Single-beam lamps.
  227. 31-5-926. Alternate lighting for slow-moving vehicles.
  228. 31-5-927. Number of driving lamps.
  229. 31-5-928. General lighting restrictions; authorized emergency vehicles.
  230. 31-5-929. School buses.
  231. 31-5-930. Highway construction and maintenance vehicles.
  232. 31-5-931. Backup and side marker lamps.
  233. 31-5-932. Approved sale of lighting devices; mounting.
  234. 31-5-933. Repealed by Laws 1985, ch. 138, § 3.
  235. 31-5-934. Approved sale of equipment generally.
  236. 31-5-935. Standards for safety equipment.
  237. 31-5-936. Identification requirements for equipment.
  238. 31-5-937. Approval of safety equipment by superintendent.
  239. 31-5-938. Duration of superintendent's approval.
  240. 31-5-939. Revocation of superintendent's approval; reapproval.
  241. 31-5-940. Testing and enforcement program.
  242. 31-5-950. General braking requirements.
  243. 31-5-951. Brakes on motor-driven cycles.
  244. 31-5-952. Horns and warning devices.
  245. 31-5-953. Mufflers.
  246. 31-5-954. Mirrors.
  247. 31-5-955. Windshields and wipers.
  248. 31-5-956. Tires; restriction of travel under hazardous conditions; penalties.
  249. 31-5-957. Required flares, lanterns or reflectors for certain vehicles.
  250. 31-5-958. Display of warning devices when vehicle disabled.
  251. 31-5-959. Vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
  252. 31-5-960. Pedestrian vehicles.
  253. 31-5-961. Television receivers; electronic displays.
  254. 31-5-962. Sunscreening devices.
  255. 31-5-970. Required safe mechanical condition.
  256. 31-5-1001. Renumbered as § 31-18-801 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  257. 31-5-1002. Renumbered as § 31-18-802 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  258. 31-5-1003. Renumbered as § 31-18-803 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 4.
  259. 31-5-1004. Renumbered as § 31-18-804 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  260. 31-5-1005. Renumbered as § 31-18-805 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  261. 31-5-1006. Renumbered as § 31-18-806 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 4.
  262. 31-5-1007. Renumbered as § 31-18-807 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  263. 31-5-1008. Renumbered as § 31-18-808 by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  264. 31-5-1009. Prohibition of triple trailers.
  265. 31-5-1101. Duty to stop vehicle where accident involves death or personal injuries; penalties.
  266. 31-5-1102. Duty to stop vehicle where accident involves damage to attended vehicle or property; penalty.
  267. 31-5-1103. Duty to give information and render aid.
  268. 31-5-1104. Duty upon colliding with unattended vehicle or property.
  269. 31-5-1105. Notice required of driver.
  270. 31-5-1106. Written reports required of police officers; reporting of vehicles struck by bullets.
  271. 31-5-1107. Duty of occupant and owner when driver incapable of reporting.
  272. 31-5-1108. Report forms; failure to make report; false report.
  273. 31-5-1109. Repealed by Laws 1985, ch. 212, § 4.
  274. 31-5-1110. Confidentiality of supplemental information to reports; use of reports as evidence; exceptions.
  275. 31-5-1111. Reports required by municipalities.
  276. 31-5-1112. Tabulation and analysis of reports.
  277. 31-5-1201. Violation of provisions to constitute misdemeanor; penalties; officer training fee.
  278. 31-5-1202. Parties to crime.
  279. 31-5-1203. Unlawful acts by persons owning or controlling vehicles.
  280. 31-5-1204. Authority to make arrest; general arrest procedures; arrest of nonresidents.
  281. 31-5-1205. Traffic citations; notice to appear in court;
  282. 31-5-1206. Violation of promise to appear; appearance by counsel.
  283. 31-5-1207. Procedure not exclusive.
  284. 31-5-1208. Inadmissibility of evidence of conviction.
  285. 31-5-1209. Effect of conviction upon credibility of witness.
  286. 31-5-1210. Traffic citation books.
  287. 31-5-1211. Disposition and records of traffic citations.
  288. 31-5-1212. Audit of traffic citation records; annual summary of traffic violation notices.
  289. 31-5-1213. Use of citations as lawful complaints.
  290. 31-5-1214. Record of traffic cases; reports of convictions.
  291. 31-5-1301. Short title.
  292. 31-5-1302. Definitions.
  293. 31-5-1303. Child safety restraint system; required use; exception.
  294. 31-5-1304. Penalty.
  295. 31-5-1305. Limiting application.
  296. 31-5-1401. Definitions.
  297. 31-5-1402. Safety belts required to be used; exceptions; reduction in fine.
  298. 31-5-1501. Definitions.
  299. 31-5-1502. Motorcycle safety education program created.
  300. 31-5-1503. Rider training courses; certificates; exemption for licensing skills test.
  301. 31-5-1504. Instructor training and approval.
  302. 31-5-1505. Implementing authority; rules and regulations.
  303. 31-5-1506. Motorcycle safety education program account.
  304. 31-5-1507. Advisory committee created; appointments; terms; duties; removal; compensation.
  305. 31-5-1601. Operation on highways.
  306. 31-5-1701. Towing companies; rotation list.
  307. 31-6-101. Definitions.
  308. 31-6-102. Test to determine alcoholic or controlled substance content of blood; suspension of license.
  309. 31-6-103. Application for hearing; stay of suspension of license; scope of hearing.
  310. 31-6-104. Right to petition for subsequent hearing;
  311. 31-6-105. Method of performing chemical analysis; persons
  312. 31-6-106. No liability incurred by persons requested to administer test.
  313. 31-6-107. Repealed By Laws 2011, Ch. 178, § 2.
  314. 31-6-108. Implied consent requirements for youthful drivers.
  315. 31-7-101. Short title.
  316. 31-7-102. Definitions.
  317. 31-7-103. Administration and enforcement.
  318. 31-7-104. Disposition of fees.
  319. 31-7-105. Administrative hearings.
  320. 31-7-106. License required; limited to one license.
  321. 31-7-107. Persons exempted.
  322. 31-7-108. Persons not to be licensed; investigation by the division.
  323. 31-7-109. Classes of licenses.
  324. 31-7-110. Instruction and temporary driver's permits.
  325. 31-7-111. Application for license or permit generally.
  326. 31-7-112. Application for license or permit of persons under 18.
  327. 31-7-113. Fees.
  328. 31-7-114. Examinations; visual acuity.
  329. 31-7-115. Issuance, description and contents.
  330. 31-7-116. Carrying and displaying.
  331. 31-7-117. Restricted licenses.
  332. 31-7-118. Replacement license.
  333. 31-7-119. Expiration and renewal; required tests; extension.
  334. 31-7-120. Records to be kept by division; exceptions.
  335. 31-7-121. Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 5, § 1.
  336. 31-7-122. Reexaminations.
  337. 31-7-123. Authority of division to cancel license or permit.
  338. 31-7-124. Suspension or revocation of privileges of
  339. 31-7-125. Suspension or revocation upon notice of conviction in another state or in federal court.
  340. 31-7-126. Reporting of convictions and failure to appear by courts.
  341. 31-7-127. Mandatory revocation of license for certain violations.
  342. 31-7-128. Mandatory suspension of license or nonresident
  343. 31-7-129. Discretionary suspension of license.
  344. 31-7-130. Commencement of cancellation, suspension or revocation.
  345. 31-7-131. Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 9, § 2.
  346. 31-7-132. Restriction on operation under foreign license
  347. 31-7-133. Unlawful use of license.
  348. 31-7-134. Driving while license cancelled, suspended, invalid or revoked.
  349. 31-7-135. Permitting unlicensed person to drive.
  350. 31-7-136. General penalties.
  351. 31-7-137. Proof of receipt of notice or order; change of address or name.
  352. 31-7-138. Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 9, § 2.
  353. 31-7-139. Anatomical organ donor.
  354. 31-7-140. Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977; division to enter into compact.
  355. 31-7-141. Veteran designation.
  356. 31-7-142. Medical alert designation.
  357. 31-7-143. Unauthorized aliens; invalid out-of-state driver's licenses and nonresident operating privileges.
  358. 31-7-201. Compact provisions generally.
  359. 31-7-202. Definitions.
  360. 31-7-301. Notification required by driver.
  361. 31-7-302. Employer responsibilities.
  362. 31-7-303. Exemptions.
  363. 31-7-304. Issuance; classifications and endorsements.
  364. 31-7-305. Disqualification and cancellation; right to a hearing.
  365. 31-7-306. Commercial drivers prohibited from operating with any alcohol in system.
  366. 31-7-307. Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
  367. 31-7-308. Notification of traffic convictions.
  368. 31-7-309. Driving record information to be furnished.
  369. 31-7-310. Rulemaking authority.
  370. 31-7-311. Authority to enter agreements.
  371. 31-7-312. Reciprocity.
  372. 31-7-313. Temporary commercial driver license; fees.
  373. 31-7-401. Ignition interlock licenses; definitions; administration and enforcement.
  374. 31-7-402. Issuance of ignition interlock restricted license; eligibility.
  375. 31-7-403. Suspension or revocation of ignition interlock license.
  376. 31-7-404. Driving without interlock device.
  377. 31-7-405. Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 160, § 2.
  378. 31-7-501. 24/7 licenses; definitions; account; administration and enforcement.
  379. 31-7-502. 24/7 restricted license requirements; revocation; penalties.
  380. 31-8-101. Issuance to residents by department;
  381. 31-8-102. Contents.
  382. 31-8-103. Expiration; records; new cards; renewal by persons living in care facilities.
  383. 31-8-104. Fees.
  384. 31-8-105. Prohibited acts; penalties.
  385. 31-8-201. Issuance of identification card by insurers; information.
  386. 31-8-202. Prohibited acts; penalty.
  387. 31-8-203. Verification of insurance; enforcement by insurance commissioner.
  388. 31-9-101. Short title.
  389. 31-9-102. Definitions.
  390. 31-9-103. Administration; administrative review.
  391. 31-9-104. Disclosure of driving record.
  392. 31-9-105. Return of registration to division.
  393. 31-9-106. General penalties.
  394. 31-9-107. Government motor vehicles.
  395. 31-9-108. Other lawful processes.
  396. 31-9-109. Uniformity of laws.
  397. 31-9-110. Providing proof of financial responsibility.
  398. 31-9-201. Repealed by Laws 1989, ch. 173, § 2.
  399. 31-9-202. Suspension of license and registration after accident report; exclusions and security requirements.
  400. 31-9-203. Exceptions to W.S. 31-9-202.
  401. 31-9-204. Reciprocal suspension of nonresidents' operating
  402. 31-9-205. Requirements for release of suspension.
  403. 31-9-206. Unlicensed driver or unregistered motor vehicle in accident.
  404. 31-9-207. Form and amount of security; reduction or increase.
  405. 31-9-208. Disposition of security; judgments payable therefrom; return of balance.
  406. 31-9-209. Evidence of negligence.
  407. 31-9-210. Transfer of registration after suspension.
  408. 31-9-301. Notice of failure to satisfy judgment.
  409. 31-9-302. Suspension upon receipt of judgment; consent to continued license and registration.
  410. 31-9-303. Continued suspension until judgment satisfied; discharge in bankruptcy.
  411. 31-9-304. When judgments deemed satisfied.
  412. 31-9-305. Payment of judgments in installments; failure to meet payments.
  413. 31-9-401. Suspension and revocation of license and registrations until proof maintained; when proof required.
  414. 31-9-402. Types of proof.
  415. 31-9-403. Certificate of insurance carrier.
  416. 31-9-404. Nonresidents.
  417. 31-9-405. "Liability policy" defined; required coverage; additional clauses.
  418. 31-9-406. Cancellation or termination of insurance; exclusion of named driver.
  419. 31-9-407. Excepted insurance policies.
  420. 31-9-408. Surety bonds.
  421. 31-9-409. Cash and securities deposited with the director.
  422. 31-9-410. Proof by owner in lieu of driver.
  423. 31-9-411. Substitution of proof.
  424. 31-9-412. When further proof required.
  425. 31-9-413. Cancellation or return; reestablishment.
  426. 31-9-414. Self-insurer.
  427. 31-9-415. Proof of group financial responsibility.
  428. 31-10-101. Required coverage; rejection.
  429. 31-10-102. Scope of term "uninsured motor vehicle".
  430. 31-10-103. Insolvency protection.
  431. 31-10-104. Subrogation.
  432. 31-11-102. Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 88, § 1.
  433. 31-11-103. Alteration of vehicle identification numbers; penalty.
  434. 31-11-104. Sale of seized vehicles; disposition of proceeds; proof of ownership after sale.
  435. 31-11-105. Special vehicle identification number.
  436. 31-11-106. General penalties.
  437. 31-11-107. Daily records of vehicle dealers; penalties for violations.
  438. 31-11-108. Examination of vehicle identification numbers;
  439. 31-11-109. Report of stored or parked vehicles; offenses and penalties.
  440. 31-11-110. Surrender and cancellation of certificate of title; penalties for violations.
  441. 31-11-111. Seizure of vehicles by officers.
  442. 31-12-101. Metal tires with projections.
  443. 31-12-102. Penalties.
  444. 31-12-103. General liability.
  445. 31-12-104. Liability for cost of safety precautions;
  446. 31-12-105. Claims by governmental agencies.
  447. 31-13-101. Definitions.
  448. 31-13-102. Powers and duties of department; responsibility of the county.
  449. 31-13-103. Uniformity of provisions.
  450. 31-13-104. Abandonment on highway or property; removal;
  451. 31-13-105. Limitations on possession; presumption of abandonment; exceptions; expense of removal.
  452. 31-13-106. Mailing of notice of impoundment by a police officer; notice by publication.
  453. 31-13-107. Redemption.
  454. 31-13-108. Disposition of abandoned vehicles impounded by
  455. 31-13-109. Disposition of vehicles left unattended or
  456. 31-13-110. Certificate of sale; certificate of title.
  457. 31-13-111. Transmission of return of sale and sale
  458. 31-13-112. Release of liability for removal and storage
  459. 31-13-113. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 27, § 2.
  460. 31-13-114. Licensing of storage and disposal facilities; records by licensees.
  461. 31-13-115. Providing disposal facilities by state.
  462. 31-13-116. Penalty for violation.
  463. 31-14-101. Short title; administration.
  464. 31-14-102. Definitions.
  465. 31-14-103. Required security.
  466. 31-14-104. Purpose of security; conditions.
  467. 31-14-105. Suit on bond; aggregate liability of surety.
  468. 31-14-106. Conditions applicable to deposit of cash or securities.
  469. 31-14-107. Approval of name by commissioner.
  470. 31-14-108. Required certificate of authority.
  471. 31-14-109. Prerequisites to issuance of certificate of authority.
  472. 31-14-110. Continuation of certificate of authority.
  473. 31-14-111. Revocation or suspension of certificate of authority.
  474. 31-14-112. Examination of clubs; financial statement in lieu thereof.
  475. 31-14-113. Appointment of commissioner as club's attorney; service of process thereon.
  476. 31-14-114. Approval of service contract by commissioner.
  477. 31-14-115. Proof of membership; date and signature on service contract.
  478. 31-14-116. Contents of service contract.
  479. 31-14-117. Solicitation to purchase service contract.
  480. 31-14-118. Misrepresentations as to service contracts.
  481. 31-14-119. Validity of service contract.
  482. 31-14-120. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  483. 31-14-121. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  484. 31-14-122. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  485. 31-14-123. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  486. 31-14-124. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  487. 31-14-125. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  488. 31-14-126. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  489. 31-14-127. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  490. 31-14-128. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  491. 31-14-129. Repealed by Laws 2018, ch. 33, § 2.
  492. 31-14-130. Exemptions.
  493. 31-14-131. Penalty for violation.
  494. 31-15-101. Renumbered by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  495. 31-15-102. Renumbered by Laws 1993, ch. 68, § 3.
  496. 31-16-101. Definitions.
  497. 31-16-102. Unlicensed vehicle dealers and manufacturers prohibited.
  498. 31-16-103. Licenses; applications; issuance, suspension and revocation; change in ownership; rulemaking.
  499. 31-16-104. Classes of licenses and permits; expiration.
  500. 31-16-105. Display, form and custody of dealer's license.
  501. 31-16-106. Required principal place of business.
  502. 31-16-107. Right of action.
  503. 31-16-108. Unlawful acts.
  504. 31-16-109. Termination, cancellation or nonrenewal of franchise.
  505. 31-16-110. Succession to franchise ownership.
  506. 31-16-111. Limitations on establishing or relocating new vehicle dealers.
  507. 31-16-112. Penalty.
  508. 31-16-113. Product liability responsibility.
  509. 31-16-114. Product liability indemnification.
  510. 31-16-115. Disclosure of damage required.
  511. 31-16-116. Grounds for revocation; cessation of right to revocation.
  512. 31-16-117. Payment for delivery preparation, warranty, sales incentives and service incentives.
  513. 31-16-118. Repair or replacement of an odometer.
  514. 31-16-119. Disconnecting, turning back or resetting of odometer prohibited.
  515. 31-16-120. Selling vehicle knowing odometer turned back unlawful.
  516. 31-16-121. Selling vehicle knowing odometer replaced unlawful.
  517. 31-16-122. Selling, advertising, using or installing
  518. 31-16-123. Purchaser plaintiff to recover costs and attorney's fee.
  519. 31-16-124. Applicability of provisions.
  520. 31-16-125. Demo, full use, and manufacturer license plates.
  521. 31-16-126. Use of demo, full use plates; temporary permits.
  522. 31-16-127. Temporary recreational vehicle display and sales permit.
  523. 31-17-101. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 5.
  524. 31-17-102. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 5.
  525. 31-17-103. Renumbered as § 31-7-301 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 3.
  526. 31-17-104. Renumbered as § 31-7-302 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 3.
  527. 31-17-105. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 5.
  528. 31-17-106. Renumbered as § 31-7-303 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 3.
  529. 31-17-107. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 5.
  530. 31-17-108. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 5.
  531. 31-17-109. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 5.
  532. 31-17-110. Repealed and Renumbered.
  533. 31-17-111. Renumbered as § 31-7-305 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 4.
  534. 31-17-112. Renumbered as § 31-7-306 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 3.
  535. 31-17-113. Renumbered as § 31-7-307 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 4.
  536. 31-17-114. Renumbered as § 31-7-308 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 3.
  537. 31-17-115. Renumbered as § 31-7-309 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 3.
  538. 31-17-116. Renumbered as § 31-7-310 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 3.
  539. 31-17-117. Renumbered as § 31-7-311 by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 3.
  540. 31-17-118. Renumbered as §§ 31-7-312 by Laws 1993, ch.
  541. 31-17-119. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 5.
  542. 31-17-120. Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, § 5.
  543. 31-18-101. Definitions.
  544. 31-18-102. Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 46, § 2.
  545. 31-18-103. Exemptions.
  546. 31-18-104. Powers and duties of the department.
  547. 31-18-201. Commercial vehicles; registration; exemptions.
  548. 31-18-202. Reciprocal agreements and exemptions.
  549. 31-18-203. Definitions; registration required.
  550. 31-18-204. Exemptions.
  551. 31-18-205. Registration; application; fees; department responsibilities; transfer of ownership.
  552. 31-18-206. Temporary registration.
  553. 31-18-207. Rental or leased machinery.
  554. 31-18-208. Prohibited act; penalties.
  555. 31-18-209. Issuance of authority; matters to be considered; deposit of insurance.
  556. 31-18-210. Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 46, § 2.
  557. 31-18-211. Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 46, § 2.
  558. 31-18-212. Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 46, § 2.
  559. 31-18-213. Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 46, § 2.
  560. 31-18-301. Permanent cards and decals; operation without authority; inspections.
  561. 31-18-302. Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 46, § 2.
  562. 31-18-303. Authority of department to adopt rules and
  563. 31-18-304. Display of name or trade name.
  564. 31-18-401. Registration fees.
  565. 31-18-402. Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 46, § 2.
  566. 31-18-403. Single trip permits; temporary permits for
  567. 31-18-404. Demonstration permits.
  568. 31-18-405. Collection of fees; audits.
  569. 31-18-406. Distribution of fees; refunds.
  570. 31-18-407. Emergency response fee; radioactive materials transport permit.
  571. 31-18-408. Provision of sales and use tax information; penalty.
  572. 31-18-501. Compliance with tax provisions.
  573. 31-18-502. Decal fee; disposition.
  574. 31-18-601. Requirements generally.
  575. 31-18-602. Moving heavy equipment at railroad grade crossings.
  576. 31-18-603. Loads on vehicles.
  577. 31-18-604. Maximum speed limits.
  578. 31-18-605. Stopping requirements for certain vehicles at railroad crossings.
  579. 31-18-606. Metal tires; implements of husbandry.
  580. 31-18-607. Out-of-service orders.
  581. 31-18-608. English language proficiency for operators of commercial vehicles; penalties.
  582. 31-18-701. Specific crimes and penalties; enforcement.
  583. 31-18-702. General liability.
  584. 31-18-703. Closing or restricting use; failure to observe signs, markers.
  585. 31-18-704. Repealed by Laws 2016, ch. 43, § 2; ch. 114, § 2.
  586. 31-18-705. Speed or acceleration contest or exhibition on highways.
  587. 31-18-706. Failure to maintain liability coverage; exceptions.
  588. 31-18-707. Nonpayment of fees, taxes, penalties or interest.
  589. 31-18-708. Persons rendering emergency assistance exempt from civil liability.
  590. 31-18-801. Definitions.
  591. 31-18-802. General requirements.
  592. 31-18-803. Conditions for operating vehicles transporting other vehicles.
  593. 31-18-804. Permits for and certain highways to carry, overweight and oversize vehicles; government vehicles.
  594. 31-18-805. Penalties for violations; permit where vehicle or load cannot be dismantled; enforcement; fines.
  595. 31-18-806. Adoption of greater size or weight limits comparable to federal limits.
  596. 31-18-807. Special permits for certain combinations of vehicles.
  597. 31-18-808. Towing oversize disabled vehicles.
  598. 31-18-901. Agreement provisions generally.
  599. 31-18-902. State cooperation with and assistance to interstate cooperating committee.
  600. 31-18-903. Filing of report.
  601. 31-19-101. Definitions.
  602. 31-19-102. Required application; rental agency certificate.
  603. 31-19-103. Established place of business.
  604. 31-19-104. Registration of rental vehicles.
  605. 31-19-105. Surcharge fees; penalty and interest.
  606. 31-19-106. Unlawful acts.
  607. 31-19-107. Enforcement.
  608. 31-20-101. Definitions.
  609. 31-20-102. Agent.
  610. 31-20-103. Fare collected for services.
  611. 31-20-104. Identification of transportation network company vehicles and drivers.
  612. 31-20-105. Electronic receipt.
  613. 31-20-106. Driver requirements.
  614. 31-20-107. Financial responsibilities of transportation network companies and drivers.
  615. 31-20-108. Automobile insurance provisions.
  616. 31-20-109. Required disclosures.
  617. 31-20-110. Transportation network company and driver exclusions.
  618. 31-20-111. Controlling authority.

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618 provisions

31-7-107. Persons exempted.

(a) The following persons are exempt from the licensing requirement under this act: (i) Any employee of the United States government while operating a motor vehicle owned by or leased to the United States government and being operated on official business unless the employee is required by the United States government or any agency thereof to have a state driver's license and the state driver's license is not invalid under W.S. 31-7-143(a); (ii) A nonresident who has in his immediate possession a valid license issued to him by the licensing authority in his place of residence, if the nonresident's license is not invalid under W.S. 31-7-143(a) or the nonresident can demonstrate lawful presence in the United States; (iii) A nonresident on active duty in the armed forces of the United States who has a valid license issued by his state of residence and the nonresident's spouse or dependent son or daughter who has a valid license issued by the person's state of residence, if the nonresident's license is not invalid under W.S. 31-7-143(a); (iv) Any person on active duty in the armed forces of the United States who has in his immediate possession a valid license issued in a foreign country by the armed forces of the United States but only for a period of forty-five (45) days from the date of his return to the United States; (v) A nonresident full-time student at the University of Wyoming, a Wyoming community college, a school licensed in this state offering post-secondary education or at a parochial, church or religious school as defined by W.S. 21-4-101(a)(iv) offering post-secondary education, who has in his immediate possession a valid license issued to him by the licensing authority of his place of residence, if the nonresident's license is not invalid under W.S. 31-7-143(a); (vi) Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, §§ 2, 5. (vii) A resident possessing a valid driver's license issued by a member state of the Driver's License Compact, W.S. 31-7-201 and 31-7-202, provided: (A) A resident possessing a commercial driver's license shall only be exempt from the licensing requirement under this act for thirty (30) days; and (B) A resident possessing any other driver's license shall only be exempt from the licensing requirement under this act for one (1) year.

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31-7-108. Persons not to be licensed; investigation by the division.

(a) No driver's license shall be issued to any person who is under the age of seventeen (17) years, except as provided in W.S. 31-7-110 and 31-7-117(c), or unless the person is at least sixteen (16) years of age and has held an intermediate permit pursuant to W.S. 31-7-110(g) or a similar permit from another jurisdiction for six (6) months and has completed a drivers education course approved by the appropriate school district, or taught by a person qualified as a driving instructor pursuant to W.S. 21-2-802(h), as evidenced by a passing grade or certificate. (b) The division shall not issue or renew any driver's license to any person: (i) Whose license or nonresident operating privilege is currently under suspension or revocation in this or any other state except as otherwise provided in this act; (ii) Who is an habitual user of alcohol or any controlled substance to a degree rendering him incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle; (iii) Who has previously been adjudged by a court of law to be mentally incompetent and who has not at the time of application been restored to competency by the methods provided by law; (iv) Who has failed to successfully pass an examination required by this act; (v) When the division has good cause from the examination administered to the person under W.S. 31-7-114 or 31-7-122 to believe that the person by reason of physical or mental disability would not be able to safely operate a motor vehicle upon the highways; (vi) Who is in violation of the immigration laws of the United States; (vii) Repealed by Laws 2005, ch. 197, § 2. (viii) When the division has received a written statement from a licensed treating physician or optometrist stating the person is not capable of safely operating a motor vehicle. The licensed treating physician or optometrist may request an examination by the division under W.S. 31-7-122. (c) The division shall not issue a new license to a person who has had his Wyoming license revoked or restore a person's revoked nonresident operating privilege until the division determines after investigation of the character, habits and driving ability of the person that the person has met the requirements adopted by the division by rule and demonstrated his ability to drive a motor vehicle safely and it is appropriate to restore the person's privilege to drive a motor vehicle. (d) Subject to W.S. 31-7-313, a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit shall not be issued to a person while the person is subject to a cancellation, revocation, suspension or disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle. (e) The division shall not issue, renew, upgrade or transfer a hazardous materials endorsement for a commercial driver's license to any person unless the Transportation Security Administration of the United States Department of Homeland Security has completed a security threat assessment of the person seeking the endorsement and determined that the person does not pose a security risk warranting denial of the endorsement.

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31-7-109. Classes of licenses.

(a) Every driver's license issued by the division shall be classified by the class, type or endorsement of the vehicles the licensee may drive. (b) License classification, type or endorsement shall take into account the operational characteristics of the vehicles operated. (c) Qualifications of applicants may be determined by any test authorized by W.S. 31-7-114. (d) Licensing classification plan: (i) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 100, § 2. (ii) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 100, § 2. (iii) Class "C" consists of any single vehicle or combination of vehicles, except motorcycles, that does not require a commercial driver's license. Any person under the age of eighteen (18) is prohibited from operating a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of twenty-six thousand one (26,001) pounds or more; (iv) Class "I" indicates an instruction permit issued pursuant to W.S. 31-7-110(a) and (b); (v) Repealed by Laws 1989, ch. 176, §§ 2, 3. (vi) Class "M" consists of motorcycles which may be added to a license valid for any other class or may be issued as the only class on a license if the applicant is not licensed for any other classification; (vii) Class "I2" indicates an intermediate permit issued pursuant to W.S. 31-7-110(g). (e) Repealed by Laws 1989, ch. 176, §§ 2, 3. (f) Any person licensed to drive any class of vehicle pursuant to this section may also drive a moped, multipurpose vehicle or an off-road recreational vehicle as defined in W.S. 31-1-101(a)(xv)(K), upon public streets or highways pursuant to W.S. 31-5-124. (g) Repealed by Laws 1989, ch. 176, §§ 2, 3. (h) The following driver's license endorsements are special authorizations permitting the driver to operate certain types of motor vehicles or transport certain types of cargo if the endorsement is displayed on the driver license: (i) Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, §§ 2, 5. (ii) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 100, § 2. (iii) Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, §§ 2, 5. (iv) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 100, § 2. (v) Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, §§ 2, 5. (vi) Repealed by Laws 2015, ch. 100, § 2. (vii) "IIR" authorizes the operation of a vehicle equipped with an ignition interlock device as provided in article 4 of this chapter; (viii) "Z" authorizes the holder of a class C license under subsection (d) of this section to operate a vehicle or combination of vehicles which have a gross vehicle weight rating of thirty-nine thousand one (39,001) pounds or more. An endorsement under this paragraph shall not be required for any driver exempted from licensing requirements of this article under W.S. 31-7-303 and shall be issued only if the driver held a class A or class B license under this article prior to July 1, 2015 or the driver, as required by rule and regulation of the department, has completed a written test and: (A) Has taken a skills test; or (B) Has submitted an affidavit of competency signed by a person currently licensed to operate a vehicle of this weight. (j) Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, §§ 2, 5. (k) Any person licensed to drive any class of vehicle pursuant to this section may also drive an autocycle as defined in W.S. 31-1-101(a)(xv)(Q). (m) The restricted driver's license "24/7" authorizes the driver to operate a vehicle as provided in W.S. 31-5-233(n). This restricted license shall not permit a driver to operate a motor vehicle that requires a commercial driver's license.

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31-7-110. Instruction and temporary driver's permits.

(a) Any person who is at least fifteen (15) years of age may apply to the division for an instruction permit. The division, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of the examination other than the driving test, may issue to the applicant an instruction permit which entitles the applicant while having the permit in his immediate possession to drive a specified type or class of motor vehicle for a period of one (1) year when accompanied by a person at least eighteen (18) years of age who holds a valid driver's license for the type or class of vehicle being used, who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle and who is occupying a seat beside the driver. (b) Any person at least fifteen (15) years of age may apply to the division for a motorcycle instruction permit. The division, after the applicant has successfully passed a written examination and has demonstrated adequate visual acuity according to department rules, may issue to the applicant an instruction permit that entitles the applicant to drive a motorcycle for a period of ninety (90) days without a passenger. If the applicant also passes a driving test, the division may issue an instruction permit that entitles the applicant to drive a motorcycle for a period of one (1) year, without a passenger. The motorcycle instruction permit for a person who is under seventeen (17) years of age shall be subject to restricted hours of operation as provided in W.S. 31-7-110(h)(ii)(B) through (E). (c) The division may issue a temporary driver's permit to an applicant for a driver's license permitting him to drive a specified type or class of motor vehicle while the division is completing its investigation and determination of the facts relative to the applicant's eligibility to receive a driver's license. The permit or receipt for application thereof must be in his immediate possession while driving a motor vehicle of the type for which the license is to be issued. The permit or receipt is invalid upon expiration or when the applicant's license has been issued. If for good cause the issuance of a license has been refused, any temporary permit becomes invalid and the division shall give notice to the permit holder who shall immediately return the temporary permit to the division. (d) Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, §§ 2, 5. (e) Any person who holds a valid Wyoming classified driver's license and who is at least eighteen (18) years of age may apply to the division for a commercial learner's permit. The division may, after the person has successfully passed all required examinations, other than the driving skills examination and paid the required fee, issue to the person a commercial learner's permit, which entitles the person to drive a commercial motor vehicle on a highway only when accompanied by a person who has a commercial driver's license valid for the type of vehicle driven and who occupies a seat beside the person for the purpose of giving instruction in driving the commercial motor vehicle. The commercial learner's permit may not be issued for a period to exceed three hundred sixty-five (365) days. Every person holding a commercial driver's license shall obtain a commercial learner's permit prior to upgrading their commercial driver's license to a higher class type, adding an endorsement or removing a restriction which requires a skills test. (f) Any person who is at least fourteen (14) years of age and who has applied and been approved for a restricted license under W.S. 31-7-117(c), shall apply to the division for an instruction permit. The division, after the applicant has successfully passed all parts of the examination other than the driving test, may issue to the applicant an instruction permit which entitles the applicant while having the permit in his immediate possession to drive a class "C" motor vehicle for a period of sixty (60) days when accompanied by a person at least eighteen (18) years of age who holds a valid class "C" driver's license, who is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle and who is occupying a seat beside the driver. (g) Any person, who is at least sixteen (16) years of age and has held an instruction permit pursuant to subsection (a) or (f) of this section, or in the case of an applicant for an intermediate motorcycle permit an instruction permit pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, or a similar permit from another jurisdiction and has completed practice driving of at least fifty (50) actual driving hours, including at least ten (10) hours of night driving, may apply to the division for an intermediate permit that entitles the applicant to drive a specified type or class of motor vehicle. No permit may be issued unless a parent or guardian certifies the applicant has completed the practice driving requirements. (h) A person operating a motor vehicle, other than a motorcycle, with an intermediate permit: (i) May not transport more than one (1) passenger under the age of eighteen (18) who is not a member of the permittee's immediate family unless accompanied by a person at least eighteen (18) years of age who holds a valid driver's license for the type or class of vehicle being used and provided that all occupants of the vehicle are in seats equipped with and are using proper safety belts; (ii) Shall only be upon a public highway between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. unless: (A) Accompanied by a person at least eighteen (18) years of age who holds a valid driver's license for the type or class of vehicle being used; (B) Required by medical necessity as evidenced by a signed statement from medical personnel; (C) Driving to or from work as evidenced by a signed statement from the permittee's employer; (D) Driving to or from school, a school activity, an organized youth sports activity or a religious activity as evidenced by a signed statement of a parent or guardian; or (E) Required due to a medical emergency. (j) A person with an intermediate motorcycle permit shall not operate the motorcycle with any passenger and shall be subject to the restrictions provided in subparagraph (h)(ii)(B) through (E) of this section. (k) The division shall suspend for a period of thirty (30) days the intermediate operating permit of any person violating any provision of subsection (h) or (j) of this section. Records of convictions or license suspensions under this subsection shall not be made a part of the abstracts or records kept by the department of transportation pursuant to W.S. 31-5-1214 or 31-7-120. Any records maintained by the department for administration of this subsection shall be maintained separately and shall not be available for public inspection except for inspection by any law enforcement officer or agency to enforce the provisions of this section. Any driver's license suspension or related records under this subsection shall not be the basis for any increase in insurance premiums or the cancellation of any insurance policy for a minor or his parents affected by this subsection. (m) Subsections (a) and (f), paragraph (h)(i) and subparagraph (h)(ii)(A) of this section do not apply to motorcycle instruction permits. (n) No motor vehicle shall be halted solely for a violation of subsection (h) or (j) of this section.

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31-7-111. Application for license or permit generally.

(a) Every application for an instruction permit, driver's license, commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit shall be made upon a form furnished by the division. Every application shall be accompanied by the proper fee, proof of residence and proof of identity. Proof of identity shall be established by a certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate, valid unexpired United States passport, consular report of birth abroad, certificate of citizenship, certificate of naturalization, permanent resident card, employment authorization document, foreign passport (with United States visa affixed and accompanied by an approved document documenting the applicant's most recent admittance to the United States), state issued driver's license or identification card which complies with federal law and applicable regulations, or other document required by the division to establish identity where reasons beyond the applicant's control prevent the applicant from presenting the documents required by this subsection. (b) The application shall include: (i) The full legal name and current mailing and residential address of the person; (ii) A physical description of the person including sex, height and weight; (iii) Date of birth; (iv) The person's social security number or other numbers or letters deemed appropriate on applications for instruction permits, driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses and commercial learner's permits; (v) The person's signature; (vi) Whether the applicant has previously been licensed as a driver specifying the state or country; (vii) Information including dates, if any license or application has been refused, suspended, revoked or canceled; (viii) An organ donor notation pursuant to W.S. 35-5-205; (ix) A consent to release driving record information for persons applying for a commercial driver's license only; (x) Any other information or documentation required by the department to validate information or identity; (xi) A signed declaration indicating that the information provided is true and correct under the penalty of perjury; (xii) Documentation issued by the armed forces of the United States that the applicant is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States, if the applicant wishes to have a veteran designation pursuant to W.S. 31-7-141; (xiii) Whether the applicant is requesting a medical alert designation as provided for in W.S. 31-7-142; (xiv) The option for the applicant to donate an additional amount to provide for wildlife conservation efforts related to the transportation system. (c) Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, §§ 2, 5. (d) Whenever application is received from a person previously licensed in another jurisdiction, the division shall request a copy of the driver's record from the other jurisdiction. When received, a driving record shall become a part of the driver's record in this state. (e) Whenever the division receives a request for a driving record from another licensing jurisdiction, the record shall be forwarded without charge. (f) No person shall be issued a driver's license within ten (10) days of issuance of an instruction or temporary driver's permit for the same vehicle class. A commercial driver's license issued after a commercial learner's permit shall be subject to the time restrictions stated in W.S. 31-7-304(g). (g) The department may modify the requirements of subsection (b) of this section by properly adopted rule or regulation for driver's license or identification card applications received from federal, state or local criminal justice agencies, or other similarly situated persons, where applicable law or regulation requires that limited information be provided.

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31-7-112. Application for license or permit of persons under 18.

The application of any person under the age of eighteen (18) years for an instruction permit or driver's license shall be signed by a parent or guardian having custody of the applicant. If there is no parent or guardian the application may be signed by the circuit court judge of the applicant's county of residence upon petition to the court and upon a finding by the court that the applicant is sufficiently mature to handle the responsibilities of driving a motor vehicle.

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31-7-113. Fees.

(a) The following fees are imposed, in addition to the fee in subsection (g) of this section: (i) Driver's license $40.00 (ii) Instruction permit $40.00 (iii) Restricted license under W.S. 31-7-117(c) $20.00 (iv) Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 5, § 2. (v) Extension or renewal $30.00 (vi) Commercial driver's license $50.00 (vii) Commercial learner's permit $40.00 (viii) Commercial license renewal or duplicate $40.00 (ix) Commercial driver's license skills test conducted by the department $80.00 (x) Initial or renewal of class "M" designation $6.00 (xi) Intermediate permit $30.00 (xii) Digital driver's license $20.00 in addition to the applicable physical driver's license fee under this subsection (xiii) Replacement license under W.S. 31-7-118 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 20.00 (b) Except as provided in paragraph (a)(x) of this section, if the driver's license is issued for more than one (1) class, type or endorsement at the time of issuance there shall be no additional fee. (c) Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, §§ 2, 5. (d) If a driver's license with limited driving privileges is granted pursuant to W.S. 31-7-105(f), the fee shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). (e) If a driver's license is reinstated after a period of suspension or revocation, the fee for the reinstatement shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) unless the final decision by the hearing examiner, or a court reverses the action taken by the department. If a driver's license is reinstated after suspension for nonpayment of child support pursuant to W.S. 20-6-111 or 20-6-112, the fee for reinstatement shall be not more than five dollars ($5.00). (f) Notwithstanding W.S. 31-7-115(b), any licensee on active duty in the armed forces of the United States who is stationed outside the state of Wyoming, or his spouse or dependent child who has a valid driver's license issued under this chapter, may obtain a license with an updated photograph and the same expiration date of the current license without payment of any fee, unless renewing under W.S. 31-7-119, if: (i) While outside the state, the person surrenders the current license; or (ii) While in the state, the person surrenders the current license and has his photograph taken by the division. (g) Notwithstanding subsection (b) of this section, in addition to each fee collected pursuant to subsections (a) and (d) of this section, an additional transportation information system fee of five dollars ($5.00) shall be imposed and shall be deposited in the transportation information system account created by W.S. 31-1-204.

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31-7-114. Examinations; visual acuity.

(a) The division shall examine every applicant for a driver's license and instructional permit and shall require each applicant to demonstrate adequate visual acuity according to department rules. The division's examination shall include a test of the applicant's ability to read and understand official traffic control devices and the applicant's knowledge of safe driving practices and the traffic laws of the state. The examination may also include an actual demonstration of ability to exercise ordinary and reasonable control in the operation of a motor vehicle of the type or class of vehicles to be driven. (b) The division may waive the knowledge and driving test of any person applying for a renewal license under this act. (c) The division shall offer an examination within each calendar month in each county. (d) Repealed by Laws 1993, ch. 145, §§ 2, 5. (e) No person may be issued a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit unless the person is a resident of this state and has passed a knowledge and skills test for driving a commercial motor vehicle as prescribed by rules and regulations of the department which shall at a minimum include the standards established by the secretary of the United States department of transportation. Except as provided in subsections (f) and (g) of this section, the tests shall be prescribed and conducted by the department. The written test for a hazardous materials endorsement shall be taken and passed if the person seeks to retain the "H" endorsement authorized under W.S. 31-7-304(a)(ii)(A). (f) The department may authorize a person, including an agency of this or another state, an employer, a third party provider pursuant to W.S. 31-1-205, a private driver training facility or other private institution, or a department, agency or instrumentality of local government including fire departments to administer the skills test specified by subsection (a) of this section, provided: (i) The test is the same which the department would administer; (ii) The third party enters into an agreement with the department which complies with rules and regulations of the department which shall at a minimum include the requirements designated in rules and regulations of the United States department of transportation; (iii) A third party tester who is not a division of the state is bonded in an amount and as required by rules adopted by the department; (iv) Fingerprints and other necessary information is provided by, and a federal bureau of investigation's criminal background check is conducted on, every person conducting skills testing on and after January 1, 2014 and on an annual basis thereafter; (v) No skills test is conducted on a student or graduate of a commercial vehicle training school by any commercial vehicle training school examiner who provided instruction to the student or graduate; and (vi) Every person conducting a skills test shall conduct no less than ten (10) skills tests per year. Any skills tester who performs less than ten (10) tests per year shall be subject to recertification pursuant to rules adopted by the department. (g) The department may waive the knowledge test, skills test or both, specified in subsection (e) of this section for a commercial driver license applicant who meets the requirements contained in rules and regulations of the department which shall at a minimum include the requirements designated in rules and regulations of the United States department of transportation.

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31-7-115. Issuance, description and contents.

31-7-115. Issuance, description and contents. (a) Upon the satisfactory completion of any required examination, the division shall issue to every qualifying applicant a driver's license, and: (i) The license shall be tamperproof to the maximum extent practicable and may include security features as deemed appropriate by the department; (ii) The commercial driver's license and commercial learner's permit shall be marked "Commercial Driver's License" or "CDL"; (iii) The driver's license shall include, but not be limited to, the following information: (A) The class or type of motor vehicle or vehicles which the person is authorized to drive together with any authorized endorsements or required restrictions; (B) The distinguishing number assigned to the licensee; (C) The full legal name, any identifying numbers or letters deemed appropriate, date of birth, principal residence address, height, weight and sex of the licensee. Unless otherwise required by federal law, the social security number of the person shall not be required on a driver's license; (D) A full facial digital photograph of the licensee; (E) The space for identification as an anatomical organ donor as provided for in W.S. 31-7-139; (F) The licensee's usual signature. No license is valid until it has been signed by the licensee; (G) Date the license is issued; (H) Date the license expires; (J) Any other information required by the department to comply with applicable federal law; (K) At the option of the licensee pursuant to a signed application prepared by the department, a symbol that the designation of a person who could be contacted in the event of an emergency is on file with the department; (M) A veteran designation in the form of a printed "V" pursuant to W.S. 31-7-141; (N) The space for a medical alert designation as provided for in W.S. 31-7-142. (iv) The license issued to a person who is not a United States citizen but who has lawful status as defined by title 6, section 37.3 of the Code of Federal Regulations shall state "Not U.S. citizen". (b) Licenses issued to persons under twenty-one (21) years of age shall bear distinctive markings indicating the licensee is under twenty-one (21) years and shall expire in accordance with W.S. 31-7-119(a). (c) Any permit issued in connection with a commercial learner's permit shall be issued as a separate document or digital document, which shall comply with all security measures required by the department to comply with applicable federal law. (d) A license issued under subsection (a) of this section may include a digital driver's license. A digital driver's license may be issued upon request of a licensee and payment of the required fee. No digital driver's license shall be issued unless the applicant holds the corresponding physical driver's license or unless the corresponding physical driver's license is issued simultaneously. The department may digitally cancel, suspend or revalidate a digital driver's license on the occasions that a physical driver's license would be taken possession of, cancelled, suspended, returned or reinstated, as appropriate. A digital driver's license shall be designed: (i) To protect to the maximum extent practicable the digital driver's license holder's privacy, including the use of privacy enhancing technologies or other security methods as deemed appropriate by the department; (ii) So that there is no need for the driver's license holder to relinquish possession of the portable electronic device in which the digital driver's license is stored to present the digital driver's license.

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31-7-116. Carrying and displaying.

Every licensee shall have his driver's license in his immediate possession at all times when driving a motor vehicle and shall display the license upon demand of any judicial officer, municipal court judge, any officer or agent of the division or any police officer as defined in W.S. 31-5-102(a)(xxxiii). However, no person charged with violating this section shall be convicted if he produces in court a driver's license previously issued to him and valid at the time of his arrest. For the purposes of this section "display" of a physical license means the surrender of the physical license to the demanding officer. After examination the officer shall immediately return the license to the licensee. For purposes of this section, "display" of a digital driver's license means that a licensee may provide access to the digital driver's license on the licensee's portable electronic device. No law enforcement or judicial officer demanding display of a licensee's digital driver's license for any licensing or identification verification purpose shall take custody of the licensee's portable electronic device. Display of a digital driver's license shall not serve as consent to search the driver's portable electronic device. Nothing in this section shall be construed to require a person, other than the department if it has chosen to issue a digital driver's license, to accept a digital driver's license or otherwise require the purchase of equipment to verify the accuracy of a digital driver's license.

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31-7-117. Restricted licenses.

(a) Upon issuing a driver's license the division for good cause may impose restrictions suitable to the licensee's driving ability. The restrictions may require special mechanical control devices on any motor vehicle which the licensee may drive and any other restrictions upon the licensee the division determines to be necessary and reasonably likely to assure the safe driving of any motor vehicle by the licensee. The division may issue a restricted license to a person whose license has otherwise been suspended or revoked, as provided in article 4 of this chapter. (b) The division may issue a special restricted license or may state the restrictions on the license form. (c) The division may issue a restricted class "C" or "M" license, or both such licenses, to a person who is between the ages of fourteen (14) and sixteen (16) years upon receipt of application, payment of the proper fees, an affidavit of extreme inconvenience signed by the parent or guardian having custody of the applicant and a finding by the highway patrol that extreme inconvenience actually exists. The applicant shall successfully pass the examination required by W.S. 31-7-114. The licensee may drive a vehicle only between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., within a fifty (50) mile radius of his domicile and only at the direction of his parent or guardian. If any person while licensed under this subsection, receives a citation for a moving violation, the division, upon receipt of the notice of conviction, shall suspend the license and any other license or permit evidencing that person's privilege to operate a motor vehicle. For purposes of this subsection "extreme inconvenience" includes the following circumstances: (i) The person must drive to school and the person's residence is more than five (5) miles from the school; (ii) The person has a regular job more than five (5) miles from the person's residence; (iii) The person must have the license to work in his parent's business; or (iv) Any other circumstance which the highway patrol finds is an extreme inconvenience. (d) Upon receiving satisfactory evidence of any violation of the restrictions of the license, the division may cancel, suspend or revoke the license but the licensee is entitled to a hearing under W.S. 31-7-105. (e) It is a misdemeanor to drive a motor vehicle in violation of the restrictions imposed in a restricted license issued pursuant to this section. (f) A person who is at least fifteen (15) years of age who holds a restricted class "C" license may drive beyond the hours and radius specified in subsection (c) of this section if the person is accompanied by a person who: (i) Is at least eighteen (18) years of age; (ii) Is licensed to drive as a driver for the type or class of vehicle being used; (iii) Is fit and capable of exercising control over the vehicle; and (iv) Is occupying a seat beside the driver. (g) Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, any license issued pursuant to subsection (c) of this section shall only be used for the situation creating the extreme hardship and shall only be valid when accompanied by and used in conjunction with the statement restriction listing the circumstances of the extreme inconvenience. The statement of restrictions is to be issued by the department pursuant to the highway patrol's investigation. Drivers convicted of violating this subsection shall be subject to the provisions of subsections (d) and (e) of this section.

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31-7-118. Replacement license.

(a) If a license issued under this act is lost, destroyed or if the licensee desires to withdraw or insert notice of anatomical organ donation or a medical alert designation, the person may obtain the appropriate replacement license upon payment of the proper fee and surrender of the original license, if available. (b) The department may issue a replacement license under this section without the examinations required under W.S. 31-7-114, except for a commercial driver's license with a hazardous materials endorsement, upon request by the licensee either by mail or in person if the following conditions exist: (i) The expiration date of the licensee's original license is more than one (1) year from the date of the licensee's request for a replacement license; (ii) The licensee has not legally changed the licensee's name since issuance of the licensee's original license; and (iii) The department has a digitized photograph and signature of the licensee on record. (c) A replacement license issued under this section shall expire on the expiration date of the licensee's original license.

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31-7-119. Expiration and renewal; required tests; extension.

(a) Every driver's license shall expire on the licensee's birthday in the fifth year following the issuance of the license. (b) The division shall require every person applying for renewal of a driver's license to demonstrate adequate visual acuity according to department rules. The division may require any applicant to take and successfully pass any additional tests or provide affidavits required or authorized under the original application as the division finds reasonably necessary to determine the applicant's qualification according to the type or class of license. The written test for a hazardous materials endorsement shall be taken and passed if the person wants to retain an "H" endorsement unless the applicant's written test results are less than two (2) years old. (c) Notwithstanding subsection (f) of this section, the division may defer for successive five (5) year periods the expiration of or renew the license of a licensee who is on active duty in the armed forces of the United States or of a licensee employed by a federal, state or local government agency, where the federal, state or local government agency requires the licensee's physical presence in another state or foreign country, upon terms and conditions as the division may prescribe. The division may similarly defer the expiration of or renew the license of the spouse or dependent child of the person in the armed forces or the federal, state or local government agency if residing with that person. (d) Except as provided in article 4 of this chapter, any person whose license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle on the public highways has been revoked is not entitled to apply for a new license until the expiration of the period of revocation. Any person making false application for a new license before the expiration of the period of revocation is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), or both. (e) Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 5, § 2. (f) Once in any ten (10) year period, a driver's license may be extended for a five (5) year period without the examination required by subsection (b) of this section for a licensee: (i) Whose license has not been suspended or revoked in the five (5) years immediately preceding the date of license expiration; (ii) Who, according to affidavits required by the division indicates no medical impairment which might represent a hazard to public safety; (iii) Whose license is not restricted pursuant to W.S. 31-7-117(c); (iv) Who does not have a material change in any personally identifiable information that requires the applicant to present one (1) of the documents listed in W.S. 31-7-111(a). (g) The division shall send a notification for license extension pursuant to subsection (f) of this section to the last known address of an eligible licensee, or notify by electronic means if the eligible licensee has consented to receive notices electronically, within one hundred twenty (120) days prior to license expiration. The license extension application shall be returned to the division with a postmark at least thirty (30) days before the license expiration date or, if the eligible licensee has consented to receive notices electronically, by electronic means at least thirty (30) days before the license expiration date. The application shall be accompanied by written evidence that the applicant has demonstrated adequate visual acuity according to department rules. Upon receipt of a completed application and the fee prescribed by W.S. 31-7-113(a)(v), the division shall issue a license extension to eligible licensees. The division shall provide a summary of changes in the law relating to motor vehicles to licensees who receive a license extension. (h) Repealed by Laws 2009, Ch. 35, § 2.

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31-7-120. Records to be kept by division; exceptions.

(a) The division shall maintain a readily available file of and suitable indexes for: (i) All license applications denied with the reasons for denial noted thereon; (ii) All applications granted; (iii) Every licensee whose license has been suspended or revoked and the reasons for the action; (iv) All accident reports and abstracts of court records of convictions received under the laws of this state with suitable notations for each licensee showing the convictions of the licensee and the traffic accidents in which he has been involved. (b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, the division shall, twelve (12) months after conviction, expunge the record relating to the suspension of a driver's license of a minor pursuant to W.S. 31-7-128(f) for the violation of any law or ordinance relating to the possession or consumption of a controlled substance or alcohol, except a violation of W.S. 31-5-233. For any person whose records of a driver's license suspension were expunged under this subsection, the suspension under this subsection is deemed not to have occurred and the person may reply accordingly upon any inquiry in the matter. Notwithstanding W.S. 31-5-1214, records of suspensions under W.S. 31-7-128(f) shall not be made available for public inspection except for inspection by any law enforcement officer or agency. Any driver's license suspension or related records under this subsection shall not be the basis for any increase in insurance premiums or the cancellation of any insurance policy for a minor or his parents affected by this section. The expunged records relating to the suspension of a driver's license of a minor may be considered for purposes of disqualification from driving a commercial motor vehicle under W.S. 31-7-305. (c) The division is authorized to provide personally identifiable information in its records to the secretary of state for the implementation of the voter registration system. The provision of information shall be for the purpose of verifying voter registration data. The division shall do so in accordance with terms agreed upon by the secretary and the director of the department. (d) The division is authorized to provide personally identifiable information in its records to the commissioner of social security for the purpose of having the applicable information matched with the information in the commissioner's records. The division shall do so in accordance with the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. 405(r), and the terms agreed upon by the commissioner of social security and the director of the department.

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31-7-121. Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 5, § 1.

Repealed By Laws 1997, ch. 5, § 1.

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31-7-122. Reexaminations.

(a) The division, having good cause to believe that a licensed driver is unsafe or otherwise not qualified to be licensed, may upon written notice of not less than ten (10) days to the licensee require him to submit to an appropriate examination. Upon the conclusion of the examination, or the refusal of the person to timely complete the examination, the division shall: (i) Cancel or refuse to renew the person's license; (ii) Permit him to retain the license; or (iii) Issue him a license subject to restrictions as permitted under W.S. 31-7-117 or restrictions as to the type or class of vehicles that may be driven.

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31-7-123. Authority of division to cancel license or permit.

The division may cancel any driver's license, instruction permit or commercial learner's permit upon determining that the licensee or permittee was not entitled to the license or permit, that the licensee or permittee failed to give the required or correct information in his application, that the license or permit has been altered or upon receipt of a written statement from a licensed treating physician or optometrist stating that the licensee or permittee is not capable of safely operating a motor vehicle. The licensed treating physician or optometrist may request an examination by the division under W.S. 31-7-122.

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31-7-124. Suspension or revocation of privileges of

nonresidents; reporting of convictions, suspensions and revocations by division. (a) The privilege of a nonresident to drive a motor vehicle on the highways of this state is subject to suspension or revocation by the division under this act. (b) The division, upon receiving a record of the conviction in this state of a nonresident driver of a motor vehicle of any offense, shall forward a certified copy of the record to the motor vehicle administrator of the state of the driver's residence and to the state issuing the license. (c) When a nonresident's operating privilege is suspended or revoked, the division shall forward a certified copy of the record of the action to the motor vehicle administrator of the state of the driver's residence and to the state issuing the license.

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31-7-125. Suspension or revocation upon notice of conviction in another state or in federal court.

The division shall suspend or revoke the license of any resident of this state or the privilege of a nonresident to drive a motor vehicle in this state upon receiving notice of the conviction of the person in another state or in a federal court of an offense which, if committed in this state, would be grounds for the suspension, revocation or disqualification of the license of a driver under W.S. 6-2-106, 31-5-233, 31-7-127, 31-7-128, 31-7-134 or 31-7-305 or upon receiving notice of a violation of a statute which, if committed in this state, would be grounds for suspension under the Motor Vehicle Safety-Responsibility Act. The division may suspend the license of any resident of the state or the privilege of a nonresident to drive a motor vehicle in this state upon receiving notice of the conviction of the person in another state or federal court of an offense which, if committed in this state, would be grounds for the suspension of the license of a driver under W.S. 31-7-129.

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31-7-126. Reporting of convictions and failure to appear by courts.

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, every court having jurisdiction under any statute of this state or a municipal ordinance adopted by local authority regulating the driving of motor vehicles, shall forward to the division within ten (10) working days from the date of conviction a record of the conviction of any person in the court for a violation of any of those laws or ordinances, other than those regulating standing or parking of a motor vehicle. The court shall also forward to the division a report of any violation by any person of a promise to appear in court as given to the arresting officer upon the issuance of a traffic citation and any failure to appear in court at the time specified by the court. Failure of a court to forward a record of conviction or violation under this section within the time specified in this section from the date of conviction or violation shall not affect the division's authority under this act. (b) Upon implementation of a case management system in a circuit court or district court, the supreme court shall, on behalf of the circuit court or district court, furnish the abstract of the court record required under this section to the division. The abstract furnished under this section shall include the information required in W.S. 7-19-107(k).

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31-7-127. Mandatory revocation of license for certain violations.

(a) The division shall revoke the license or nonresident operating privilege of any person, upon receipt of a record of conviction of the person of any of the following violations: (i) Any felony which is the direct result of the manner in which a motor vehicle is driven; (ii) A conviction under W.S. 31-5-233 or other law prohibiting driving while under the influence, if the person has been previously convicted two (2) or more times under W.S. 31-5-233 or other law prohibiting driving while under the influence within the ten (10) year period preceding: (A) The date of the offense upon which the conviction is based; or (B) The date of the conviction at issue. (iii) A conviction under W.S. 31-5-229, a similar local ordinance or a similar statute or ordinance in another jurisdiction, if the person has been previously convicted two (2) or more times under W.S. 31-5-229, a similar local ordinance or a similar statute or ordinance in another jurisdiction within a five (5) year period preceding: (A) The date of the offense upon which the conviction is based; or (B) The date of the conviction at issue. (iv) Failure to stop and render aid when involved in a motor vehicle accident resulting in personal injury or death, as required by W.S. 31-5-1101, a similar local ordinance or a similar statute or ordinance in another jurisdiction; (v) Perjury or the making of a false affidavit or statement under oath to the division under any statute relating to the ownership or operation of motor vehicles; (vi) Conviction under W.S. 31-7-133(a)(v); (vii) Conviction under W.S. 6-2-106 or a similar statute in another jurisdiction. (b) The period of revocation for the violations in subsection (a) of this section is one (1) year except the period of revocation under paragraph (a)(ii) of this section is three (3) years. (c) Any person whose driver's license or nonresident operating privilege has been revoked shall, for a three (3) year period beginning on the date of revocation, file and maintain proof of financial responsibility as required in W.S. 31-9-401 through 31-9-414.

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31-7-128. Mandatory suspension of license or nonresident

operating privilege for certain violations; suspension of registration. (a) The division shall suspend the license or nonresident operating privilege of any driver upon receiving a record of the driver's conviction under W.S. 31-5-229, a similar local ordinance or a similar statute or ordinance in another jurisdiction for: (i) Ninety (90) days, for the first conviction; (ii) Six (6) months, if the person has been previously convicted once under W.S. 31-5-229, a similar ordinance or a similar statute or ordinance in another jurisdiction within the five (5) year period preceding: (A) The date of the offense upon which the conviction is based; or (B) The date of conviction at issue. (b) Upon receiving a record of a driver's conviction under W.S. 31-5-233 or other law prohibiting driving while under the influence, the division shall suspend the license or nonresident operating privilege for: (i) Ninety (90) days for the first conviction; (ii) One (1) year, if the person has been previously convicted once under W.S. 31-5-233 or other law prohibiting driving while under the influence within the ten (10) year period preceding: (A) The date of the offense upon which the conviction is based; or (B) The date of the conviction at issue. (c) If a person has been convicted under W.S. 31-5-233 or other law prohibiting driving while under the influence at least once within the two (2) year period preceding the date of the most recent offense upon which a conviction under W.S. 31-5-233 or other law prohibiting driving while under the influence is based, the registration of the vehicle being driven if registered in this state to the convicted individual shall be suspended by the division for the period of the driver's license revocation or suspension. The division shall notify the county treasurer of the vehicle registration suspension. The county treasurer, during the period of registration suspension, shall not issue any new vehicle registrations to the convicted individual. Any peace officer may confiscate the license plate of a vehicle whose registration is solely in the name of the driver whose license has been suspended or revoked under state law. (d) Repealed By Laws 2013, Ch. 102, § 3. (e) Any person whose driver's license or nonresident operating privilege has been suspended shall, for a three (3) year period beginning on the date of suspension, file and maintain proof of financial responsibility as required in W.S. 31-9-401 through 31-9-414. The requirement for filing and maintaining proof of financial responsibility under this subsection does not apply to a suspension under subsection (f), (g) or (n) of this section. (f) Upon receiving a record of the conviction of a driver who is under nineteen (19) years of age for violating any law regarding the possession, delivery, manufacture or use of a controlled substance or alcohol, the division shall suspend the license or nonresident operating privilege for: (i) Ninety (90) days for the first conviction; (ii) Six (6) months, if the person has been previously convicted within the preceding twelve (12) months for violating any law regarding the possession, delivery, manufacture or use of a controlled substance or alcohol. (g) Upon receiving notice from the department of family services that a driver is in arrears in a child support obligation, the division shall withhold or suspend the license or any nonresident operating privileges of any driver as specified in the notice until the division receives notice from the department of family services that the driver has made full payment of his child support obligation in arrears or has entered into and is complying with a payment plan approved by the department of family services. (h) Upon receiving a record of a driver's violation of W.S. 31-5-234, the department shall suspend or deny the license or nonresident driving privileges as follows: (i) A person who has been issued a driver's license shall be suspended: (A) For a period of ninety (90) days for a first offense; (B) For a period of six (6) months if the person has previously violated W.S. 31-5-234 once, or has previously been convicted once under W.S. 31-5-233 or other law prohibiting driving while under the influence within two (2) years preceding: (I) The date of the offense upon which the conviction is based; or (II) The date of conviction. (C) Repealed By Laws 2002, Ch. 93, § 2. (ii) A person who has not been issued a driver's license shall not operate a vehicle and the department shall not issue the person a driver's license or learner's permit for the time specified in paragraph (h)(i) of this section. (j) The provisions of subsection (e) of this section do not apply to a denial or suspension under W.S. 31-5-234 if the denial or suspension is based solely on a violation of W.S. 31-5-234. (k) Records of convictions or license suspensions under subsection (h) of this section shall not be made a part of the abstracts or records kept by the department of transportation pursuant to W.S. 31-5-1214 or 31-7-120. Any records maintained by the department for suspensions under subsection (h) of this section shall be maintained separately and shall not be available for public inspection except for inspection by any law enforcement officer or agency to enforce the laws of Wyoming. Records under this subsection shall be maintained so that, upon inquiry by any member of the public who is not otherwise entitled to inspect a record maintained under this subsection, the records relating to the subject of the inquiry shall not display information with respect to a license suspension under subsection (h) of this section. Any driver's license suspension or related records under subsection (h) of this section shall not be the basis for any increase in insurance premiums or the cancellation of any insurance policy for a person or his parents affected by subsection (h) of this section. (m) Notwithstanding subsection (k) of this section, the department shall expunge the record relating to the suspension of a driver's license under subsection (h) of this section when the person under suspension attains twenty-one (21) years of age, unless the person's driver's license is under suspension at that time, in which case the record shall be expunged when the suspension terminates and the person has paid the reinstatement fee required under W.S. 31-7-113(e). (n) The division shall suspend the license or nonresident operating privilege of any driver upon receiving a record of the driver's second or subsequent conviction under W.S. 6-3-402 with regard to motor vehicle fuel offered for retail sale, a similar local ordinance or a similar statute or ordinance in another jurisdiction for: (i) Thirty (30) days, for the second conviction; (ii) Ninety (90) days for the third and each subsequent conviction.

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31-7-129. Discretionary suspension of license.

(a) The division may suspend the license of any driver for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months if the licensee: (i) Is a repeated violator, such fact being established by a record of moving violations, accidents or by other evidence; (ii) Has permitted an unlawful or fraudulent use of his license as defined in W.S. 31-7-133; (iii) Has refused or neglected to submit to an examination required by the division under W.S. 31-7-122; (iv) Has violated his promise to appear in court, given to an arresting officer in this state or any other state upon the issuance of a traffic citation, or has failed to appear in court in this state or another state at the time specified by the court; or (v) Violates any of the endorsements on his commercial driver's license. (b) Upon receiving a record of the licensee's conviction, the division may suspend a license issued under W.S. 31-7-117(c) for: (i) Ninety (90) days, for a first conviction; (ii) One (1) year, for a subsequent conviction.

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31-7-130. Commencement of cancellation, suspension or revocation.

(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, a cancellation, suspension or revocation by the division under this act or any other law shall commence the later of: (i) Twenty (20) days after notice of intent to suspend or revoke is given by the division; (ii) If a hearing is requested in a timely manner, at the conclusion of the hearing process; or (iii) If the person's license or privilege to drive was suspended or revoked at the time an additional suspension or revocation would have commenced under paragraph (a)(i) or (ii) of this section or other law, on the date that prior suspension or revocation expires.

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31-7-131. Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 9, § 2.

Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 9, § 2.

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31-7-132. Restriction on operation under foreign license

during cancellation, suspension or revocation in this state. Any resident or nonresident whose driver's license or privilege to drive a motor vehicle in this state has been cancelled, suspended or revoked under this act, shall not drive a motor vehicle in this state under a license or permit issued by any other jurisdiction during the suspension or after cancellation or revocation until a new license is obtained or nonresident operating privileges are authorized under this act.

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31-7-133. Unlawful use of license.

(a) It is an unlawful use of a license and is a misdemeanor for any person to: (i) Display or permit to be displayed, or have in his possession any cancelled, revoked, suspended, fictitious or fraudulently altered driver's license; (ii) Lend his driver's license to any other person or knowingly permit its use by another; (iii) Display or represent as one's own any driver's license not issued to him; (iv) Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 9, § 2. (v) Use a false or fictitious name in any application for a driver's license, knowingly make a false statement, knowingly conceal a material fact or otherwise commit a fraud in any application; (vi) Permit any unlawful use of a driver's license issued to him; or (vii) Drive a vehicle in violation of the endorsements on his driver's license, commercial driver's license or commercial learners, instruction or temporary permit.

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31-7-134. Driving while license cancelled, suspended, invalid or revoked.

(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on any public highway in this state at a time when his driver's license, from this or any other jurisdiction, or nonresident operating privileges are cancelled, suspended, deemed invalid or revoked under this act or any other law. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person convicted of violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00), by imprisonment for not more than six (6) months, or both. (b) Repealed By Laws 1998, ch. 113, § 2. (c) A person convicted of a subsequent violation of subsection (a) of this section or other substantially similar law of any other jurisdiction for driving during the same period of cancellation, suspension or revocation giving rise to the previous conviction, or a person convicted of driving during a period of cancellation, suspension or revocation arising from a previous conviction under W.S. 31-5-229 or 31-5-233 or other substantially similar law of any other jurisdiction, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be imprisoned for not less than seven (7) days nor more than six (6) months and shall not be eligible for probation or suspension of sentence or release on any other basis until he has served at least seven (7) days in jail. In addition, the person shall be fined not less than two hundred dollars ($200.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years convicted of being in control of a vehicle in this state with an alcohol concentration of between two one-hundredths of one percent (0.02%) and the amount specified in W.S. 31-5-233(b)(i) shall not be punished by imprisonment of at least seven (7) days in jail as otherwise provided under this section, but shall have his license administratively suspended for thirty (30) days. (d) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any person under the age of twenty-one (21) years convicted of being in control of a vehicle in this state with an alcohol concentration of between two one-hundredths of one percent (0.02%) and the amount specified in W.S. 31-5-233(b)(i) shall not be punished by imprisonment of at least seven (7) days in jail as otherwise provided by this section, but shall have his license administratively suspended for thirty (30) days.

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31-7-135. Permitting unlicensed person to drive.

No person shall authorize or knowingly permit a motor vehicle owned by him or under his control to be driven or towed upon any highway by any person who is not licensed for the type or class of vehicles to be driven or is in violation of any provision of this act.

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31-7-136. General penalties.

Except as otherwise provided by this act, any person who violates any provision of this act is guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine of not more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00).

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31-7-137. Proof of receipt of notice or order; change of address or name.

(a) Evidence that a notice or order from the division under this act was mailed to the last known address of a person is prima facie proof the person received the notice or order five (5) days after the notice or order was mailed. Evidence that a notice or order from the division was sent by electronic means to the person's last known address, if the person has consented to receive notices electronically, is prima facie proof that the person received the notice or order one (1) day after the notice or order was sent electronically. (b) A person licensed under this act shall notify the division in writing within ten (10) days of any change of his address or name. Notification to the division may be by electronic means if the division has made electronic notification available and if the person opts to use electronic means. The division shall maintain a record of the names and addresses of all persons licensed under this act and shall amend the record when notified under this subsection. (c) When a licensee changes his name, mailing address or residence, an application for a duplicate license shall be made within ten (10) days of the date of the change.

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31-7-138. Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 9, § 2.

Repealed by Laws 2025, ch. 9, § 2.

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31-7-139. Anatomical organ donor.

(a) The department shall, at the applicant's request, identify on the Wyoming driver's license or identification card that the person is an anatomical organ donor as provided by W.S. 35-5-205. (b) Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 18, § 3. (c) Repealed by Laws 1990, ch. 18, § 3.

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31-7-140. Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977; division to enter into compact.

The division shall execute all documents and perform other duties as necessary to enter into and carry out the provisions of the Nonresident Violator Compact of 1977.

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31-7-141. Veteran designation.

Upon receiving the documentation required by W.S. 31-7-111(b)(xii), the department shall identify on the Wyoming driver's license or identification card that the person is an honorably discharged veteran of the armed forces of the United States. The identification shall be in the form of a "V" or "Veteran" printed on the face of the driver's license or identification card.

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31-7-142. Medical alert designation.

(a) The department shall, at the applicant's request, identify on the Wyoming driver's license or identification card that the person has a medical condition for which the person is requesting a medical alert designation. (b) Any person, official, institution or agency participating in good faith in any act required or permitted by W.S. 31-7-115, 31-7-142 and 31-8-101 is immune from any civil or criminal liability that might otherwise result by reason of the action. For purposes of any civil or criminal proceeding, the good faith of any person, official, institution or agency participating in any act permitted or required by W.S. 31-7-115, 31-7-142 and 31-8-101 shall be presumed.

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31-7-143. Unauthorized aliens; invalid out-of-state driver's licenses and nonresident operating privileges.

(a) Any driver's license or nonresident operating privilege document issued by a jurisdiction outside Wyoming to an unauthorized alien or any driver's license or nonresident operating privilege document that is substantially similar to a driver's license or driving operating privilege card that has markings establishing that the license or card holder did not provide proof of lawful presence in the United States shall be deemed invalid as a driver's license or operating privilege document under the laws of this state. (b) As used in this section, "unauthorized alien" means a person who is not a United States citizen and is not lawfully admitted in the United States.

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31-7-201. Compact provisions generally.

The Driver License Compact is enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in form substantially as follows: Findings and Declaration of Policy (a) The party states find that: (i) The safety of their streets and highways is materially affected by the degree of compliance with state and local ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles; (ii) Violation of such a law or ordinance is evidence that the violator engages in conduct which is likely to endanger the safety of persons and property; (iii) The continuance in force of a license to drive is predicated upon compliance with laws and ordinances relating to the operation of motor vehicles, in whichever jurisdiction the vehicle is operated. (b) It is the policy of each of the party states to: (i) Promote compliance with the laws, ordinances, and administrative rules and regulations relating to the operation of motor vehicles by their operators in each of the jurisdictions where such operators drive motor vehicles; (ii) Make the reciprocal recognition of licenses to drive and eligibility therefor more just and equitable by considering the overall compliance with motor vehicle laws, ordinances and administrative rules and regulations as a condition precedent to the continuance or issuance of any license by reason of which the licensee is authorized or permitted to operate a motor vehicle in any of the party states. Definitions (a) As used in this compact: (i) "State" means a state, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; (ii) "Home state" means the state which has issued and has the power to suspend or revoke the use of the license or permit to operate a motor vehicle; (iii) "Conviction" means a conviction of any offense related to the use or operation of a motor vehicle which is prohibited by state law, municipal ordinance or administrative rule or regulation, or a forfeiture of bail, bond or other security deposited to secure appearance by a person charged with having committed any such offense, and which conviction or forfeiture is required to be reported to the licensing authority. Report of Convictions (a) The licensing authority of a party state shall report each conviction of a person from another party state occurring within its jurisdiction to the licensing authority of the home state of the licensee. Such report shall: (i) Clearly identify the person convicted; (ii) Describe the violation specifying the section of the statute, code or ordinance violated; (iii) Identify the court in which action was taken; (iv) Indicate whether a plea of guilty or not guilty was entered, or conviction was a result of the forfeiture of bail, bond or other security; and (v) Include any special findings made in connection therewith. Effect of Conviction (a) The licensing authority in the home state, for the purposes of suspension, revocation or limitation of the license to operate a motor vehicle, shall give the same effect to the conduct reported, pursuant to Article III of this Compact, as it would if such conduct has occurred in the home state, in the case of convictions for: (i) Manslaughter or negligent homicide resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle; (ii) Driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or narcotic drug, or under the influence of any other drug to a degree which renders the driver incapable of safely driving a motor vehicle; (iii) Any felony in the commission of which a motor vehicle is used; (iv) Failure to stop and render aid in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or personal injury of another. (b) As to other convictions, reported pursuant to Article III, the licensing authority in the home state shall give such effect to the conduct as is provided by laws of the home state. (c) If the laws of a party state do not provide for offenses or violations denominated or described in precisely the words employed in subdivision (a) of this Article, such party state shall construe the denominations and descriptions appearing in the subdivision (a) hereof as being applicable to and identifying those offenses or violations of a substantially similar nature and the laws of such party state shall contain such provisions as may be necessary to ensure that full force and effect is given to this Article. Applications for New Licenses (a) Upon application for a license to drive, the licensing authority in a party state shall ascertain whether the applicant has ever held, or is the holder of a license to drive issued by any other party state. The licensing authority in the state where application is made shall not issue a license to drive to the applicant if: (i) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been suspended by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such suspension period has not terminated; (ii) The applicant has held such a license, but the same has been revoked by reason, in whole or in part, of a violation and if such revocation has not terminated, except that after the expiration of one (1) year from the date the license was revoked, such person may make application for a new license if permitted by law. The licensing authority may refuse to issue a license to any such applicant, if, after investigation, the licensing authority determines that it will not be safe to grant to such person the privilege of driving a motor vehicle on the public highways; (iii) The applicant is the holder of a license to drive issued by another party state and currently in force unless the applicant surrenders such license. Applicability of Other Laws Except as expressly required by provisions of this Compact, nothing contained herein shall be construed to affect the right of any party state to apply any of its other laws relating to licenses to drive to any person or circumstance, nor to invalidate or prevent any driver license agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a party state and a nonparty state. Compact Administrator and Interchange of Information (a) The head of the licensing authority of each party state shall be the administrator of this Compact for this state. The administrators, acting jointly, shall have the power to formulate all necessary and proper procedures for the exchange of information under this Compact. (b) The administrator of each party state shall furnish to the administrator of each other party state any information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of this Compact. Entry Into Force and Withdrawal (a) This Compact shall enter into force and become effective as to any state when it has enacted the same into law. (b) Any party state may withdraw from this Compact by enacting a statute repealing the same, but no such withdrawal shall take effect until six (6) months after the executive head of the withdrawing state has given notice of the withdrawal to the executive heads of all other party states. No withdrawal shall affect the validity or applicability by the licensing authorities of states remaining party to the Compact of any report of conviction occurring prior to the withdrawal. Construction and Severability This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuate the purposes thereof. The provisions of this Compact shall be severable and if any phrase, clause, sentence or provision of this Compact is declared to be contrary to the constitution of any party state or of the United States or the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance is held invalid, the validity of the remainder of this Compact and the applicability thereof to any government, agency, person or circumstance shall not be affected thereby. If this Compact shall be held contrary to the constitution of any party state thereto, the Compact shall remain in full force and effect as to the remaining states and in full force and effect as to the state affected as to all severable matters.

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31-7-202. Definitions.

(a) As used in the Driver License Compact enacted in W.S. 31-7-201: (i) "Licensing authority" means the department of transportation; (ii) "Executive head" means the governor; (iii) "Head of the licensing authority" means the director of the department of transportation.

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31-7-301. Notification required by driver.

(a) Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver's license issued by this state, who is convicted of violating any state or federal law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, in any state, or of violating any federal, provincial, territorial or municipal laws of Canada, other than parking violations, shall notify the department in writing, and shall also notify his employer in writing, within thirty (30) days of the date of the conviction. (b) A driver whose driver's license is suspended, revoked or canceled by any state, who loses the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in any state for any period, or who is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for any period, shall notify his employer of the action taken before the end of the business day following the day the driver received notice of the action. (c) A person who applies to be a commercial motor vehicle driver shall provide the employer, at the time of the application for employment, with the following information for the ten (10) year period preceding the date of application in a sworn statement: (i) A list of the names and addresses of the applicant's previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle; (ii) The dates between which the applicant drove for each employer; and (iii) The reason for leaving each employer.

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