Wyoming DUI Laws

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The maximum prescribed legal BAC limit in Wyoming is 0.08% per se
(effective from Jul 1st 2002)

(If you’ve been charged with Wyoming DUI, the law allows 20 days for your Wyoming DUI Lawyer to make a request for a Wyoming Department of Transport (DOT) administrative hearing to save your driving license)

Wyoming DUI Laws and BAC limits

ALL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.08%
In the State of Wyoming it is crime for ANY driver to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.08% and above.

COMMERCIAL DRIVERS - BAC LIMIT = 0.04%
It is a crime for commercial vehicle operators to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.04% or above.

MINOR (under the age of 21) - BAC LIMIT = 0.02%
It is a crime for persons under 21 years of age to drive with a BAC (blood alcohol content - concentration) of 0.02% or above.

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Wyoming and implied consent laws are enforced.

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Penalties for DUI - Drunk Driving in Wyoming

Wyoming is a state with a five-year ‘washout period,’ also known as a 'look back period', this means that a prior conviction is not admissible after five years. If it is five years and one day since a driver was convicted of DUI, that driver will be considered a first-time offender. If a driver commits a DUI within five years of the first DUI, they are considered guilty of a second offense and are subjected to harsher punishments.

First Dui - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a first DUI - drunk driving conviction in Wyoming:

• up to $750 fine
• up to 6 months in jail
• 90 days drivers license suspension
• substance abuse assessment
• SR22 insurance requirement

Second DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - MISDEMEANOR

The penalty for a second DUI - drunk driving conviction in Wyoming:

• up to $750 fine
• 7 days to 6 months in jail
• 1 year drivers license suspension
• substance abuse assessment
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

Third DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - misdemeanor

The penalty for a third DUI - drunk driving conviction in Wyoming:

• $750 to $3,000 fine
• 30 days to 6 months in jail
• 3 years drivers license suspension
• substance abuse assessment
• possible ignition interlock restriction
• SR22 insurance requirement

Fourth DUI - Drunk Driving Conviction - Felony

The penalty for a fourth DUI - drunk driving conviction in Wyoming:

• up to $10,000 fine
• up to 2 years in jail
• drivers license suspension
• substance abuse assessment
• possible ignition interlock restriction

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Implied consent LAWS

It is a crime to refuse to submit to a chemical test in Wyoming and implied consent laws are enforced.

Penalties for refusing to submit to a chemical test in Wyoming

In Wyoming, if the accused refuses to take a chemical test of their blood, breath or urine, their drivers license will be suspended/revoked.

FIRST CHEMICAL TEST REFUSAL

• 6 months drivers license suspension
• SR22 insurance requirement

SECOND and subsequent Chemical test REFUSAL

• 18 months drivers license suspension
• SR22 insurance requirement

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Wyoming AUTO insurance (High Risk DUI SR22 Insurance)

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Wyoming SR-22 auto insurance is usually required for a period of 3 years after a DUI - drunk driving - alcohol related driving conviction and can be very expensive if you go with the wrong provider. Some insurance companies will not even do an SR22 insurance filing. Get a FREE SR22 DUI auto insurance quote and compare rates to find the best deal, simply enter your ZIP code above and you can be comparing prices for Wyoming auto insurance in a matter of minutes.

Minimum liability insurance requirements for private passenger vehicles in the state of Wyoming

The minimum mandatory liability insurance coverage required in the state of Wyoming for private passenger vehicles is (25/50/20). This equates to the following liability coverage:

• $25,000 bodily injury liability (BIL) per person
• $50,000 for two or more people in one accident
• $20,000 property damage liability (PDL) coverage

What is (BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance?

(BIL) Bodily Injury Liability insurance coverage will pay for serious and permanent injury or death to other people when a crash is caused by the insured. An auto insurance company will pay for injuries up to the limits specified in an insurance policy and will provide legal representation for the insured in the event someone tries to sue them.

What is (PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance?

(PDL) Property Damage Liability insurance coverage pays for damages an insured driver or members of an insured drivers family cause (and are liable for) to other people's property in a crash involving a motor vehicle.

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Protect your rights! Talk to a local DUI lawyer Wyoming DUI cases tend to move quickly through the system, and there may be important deadlines that affect your right to assert certain defenses or call witnesses. It’s important that you understand the process your Wyoming drunk driving case will follow and the important requirements and deadlines before you take any action—but you can’t afford to delay. Talk to a local Wyoming Drunk Driving Attorney as soon as possible to gather important information such as: • What penalties do you face if convicted of DUI in Wyoming? • What are the indirect penalties, such as increased insurance rates and diminished job opportunities in Wyoming? • Does Wyoming have a mandatory ignition interlock device law? • Was your breathalyzer or blood alcohol content (BAC) test properly administered in accordance with Wyoming laws and procedures ? • When and how can you get your driver’s license reinstated in Wyoming? It’s easy to make mistakes under pressure, so make sure that you have the information you need to make good, educated decisions during this process. Contact a local Wyoming criminal defense attorney specialising in Wyoming drunk driving laws today.

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Useful Wyoming DUI Links:

DUI - Drunk Driving Laws in Wyoming

Wyoming Drivers Manual

Wyoming SR22 Insurance Requirement

Wyoming Department of Transportation

Wyoming State Courts

Wyoming Department of Insurance

Wyoming DUI Lawyers

Wyoming DUI discussion forum

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