Wyoming · Handbook chapter 2 · 2 min read
Chapter 2: Losing the privilege to drive
Wyoming administrative per se and DWUI suspensions, youthful driver limits, reckless driving, moving violations, insurance and other suspensions, revocation, SR-22 and ignition interlock.
Why this chapter matters
Driving is a privilege. Wyoming suspends licenses for alcohol, too many violations and lapses in insurance, and the rules are specific.
Alcohol-related suspensions
| Offense | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Administrative per se (BAC 0.08+ after arrest) | 90 days, even if the court case is dismissed |
| DWUI, first in 10 years | 90 days |
| DWUI, second | 1 year |
| DWUI, third or later | 3-year revocation |
| Under 21, BAC 0.02+, first | 90 days |
| Under 21, second within 2 years | 6 months |
| Transporting liquor for a minor | 1 year |
Ignition interlock
- First DWUI with BAC 0.15+: 6 months.
- Second DWUI with alcohol: 1 year.
- Third: 2 years plus the revocation period.
- Fourth or later: lifetime, with a petition allowed after five years.
Other suspensions
- Reckless driving: 90 days, then 6 months, then a one-year revocation (within five years).
- Moving violations: up to three in 12 months is allowed; the fourth brings 90 days, and each more adds 90 days.
- No insurance conviction: suspended until an SR-22 is filed.
- Lending or misusing a license: cancellation, a 90-day suspension, or both.
- Child support arrears of $5,000 for 90 days.
- Intermediate license violation: 30 days. Hardship license: 90 days, then one year.
- Driving while suspended under 21: another 30 days.
Revocation
Revocation cancels your license and needs a driver investigation to relicense. It follows a third DWUI, a third reckless driving conviction, leaving the scene of an injury crash, homicide by vehicle, or a felony from the manner of driving.
Procedures
- Suspensions start 30 days after the order is mailed or handed to you.
- Request limited privileges or a hearing in writing within 20 days. Only one probationary license is allowed in five years.
- The reinstatement fee is usually $50 ($5 for child support).
- An SR-22 must be kept for three years.
Frequently asked questions
How many tickets can I get before Wyoming suspends my license?
Three moving violations in 12 months. The fourth brings a 90-day suspension.
What happens if I blow 0.08 after a DWUI arrest?
A 90-day administrative suspension, which stands even if the criminal case is dismissed.
Based on Rules of the Road, the Wyoming Driver License Manual (Wyoming Department of Transportation).