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Reckless Driving Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Reckless Driving Suspension results upon receipt of a conviction of driving a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property.

First Offense (within previous five years) - Length of suspension - 90 days.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - Yes, if you have not been issued a probationary driver's license in the past five years.

Reinstatement Requirements

Second Offense (within previous 5 years) - Length of suspension - Six months.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - Yes, if you have not been issued a probationary driver's license in the past five years.

Reinstatement Requirements

Third or Subsequent Offense (within previous five years) - Length of revocation - One year.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - No.

Reinstatement Requirements

Leaving Scene of an Injury Accident / Homicide by Vehicle / or A Felony Which is a Result of Manner of Driving Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Leaving Scene of an Injury Accident / Homicide by Vehicle / or A Felony Which is a Result of Manner of Driving Suspension is the result of an accident which causes an injury to or death of a person and leaving the scene without rendering aid.

Length of revocation under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws - One year.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - No.

Reinstatement Requirements

Reinstatement Requirements - if alcohol was involved

Transporting Liquor to a Minor Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Transporting Liquor to a Minor Suspension results from a conviction for the intent of furnishing any alcoholic liquid or malt beverage to any person under the age of 21 while operating or occupying a motor vehicle.

Length of suspension under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws- One year.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - Yes, if you have not been issued a probationary driver's license in the past five years.

Reinstatement Requirements

Non-Resident Violator Compact Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Non-Resident Violator Compact Suspension results when a court informs the department that you have an outstanding traffic citation you have not paid. (This includes citations from other states as well as Wyoming.)

The state where the violator is licensed is who suspends the driver, not the state where the offense occurred.

(It is named the Non-Resident Violator Compact to ensure that non-residents receive the same treatment as residents when they receive a traffic citation.)

Length of suspension under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws - Until notice of satisfaction of the requirements of the citation are received from the court; and payment of the reinstatement fee.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - No.

Reinstatement Requirements - Prior to start date of suspension

Reinstatement Requirements - After start date of suspension

Moving Violation Suspension

Under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws, Moving Violation Suspension results upon receipt of four moving violation convictions in a 12-month period. A moving violation means an act of control or lack or control by the driver of a motor vehicle while the vehicle is in motion; this includes a violation of the restriction for lenses and/or outside mirrors.

Length of suspension under Wyoming driving law and Wyoming traffic laws- You are allowed up to 3 moving violations within a 12-month period. Upon receipt of conviction for a fourth moving violation, you will be notified that your driving privilege will be suspended for 90 days.

In accordance with Wyoming driving law, each additional moving violation received within a 12-month period will cause an additional 90 day suspension. The date of the offense is used when determining the 12-month period.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? - Yes, if you have not been issued a probationary driver's license in the past five years.

Reinstatement Requirements

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