Wyoming Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)
A comprehensive legal reference for driving & vehicles in the state of Wyoming. This guide covers current statutes, penalties, and restrictions for 8 different categories.
Driving Barefoot
LEGALWyoming does not have any laws prohibiting driving barefoot. The Wyoming Statutes and Department of Transportation regulations do not require drivers to wear shoes. Driving barefoot is legal and unrestricted.
State Law
None
Practical Considerations
None
Penalties
N/A
Lane Splitting (Motorcycles)
ILLEGALWyoming Statutes § 31-5-601 requires vehicles to be driven within a single lane and prohibits lane splitting by motorcycles. Motorcyclists may not ride between lanes or rows of vehicles.
Lane Splitting Rules
No specific rules related to lane splitting.
Lane Filtering Rules
No specific rules related to lane splitting.
Penalties
Violations may result in fines under § 31-5-601.
License Requirements
None
License Plate Covers
RESTRICTEDLicense Plate Covers are legal with restrictions in Wyoming. No significant legislative changes since 2023, but there is a continued emphasis on ensuring that plates are not obstructed.
Usage Rules
Legal if plate remains legible
Purchase & Sale
Legal to sell
Penalties
Plates must still be readable.
Age Restriction
N/A
Radar Detectors
LEGALRadar detectors are legal for use and possession in private passenger vehicles in Wyoming. Wyoming statutes do not prohibit radar detectors, and their sale is permitted. Commercial vehicles may be regulated under federal law.
Passenger Vehicle Use
Legal for private vehicles.
Commercial Vehicle Rules
No restrictions on sale or purchase.
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
None
Radar Jammers
ILLEGALRadar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Wyoming under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Wyoming regarding laser jammers.
State Law
Radar jammers: federally illegal. Laser jammers: legal
Federal Law
Laser jammers may be sold; radar jammers illegal
Penalties
Federal penalties for radar jammers. Laser jammers are unregulated.
Age Restriction
N/A
Right Turn on Red
LEGALRight turn on red is legal in Wyoming after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. Wyoming law permits a right turn on a red light after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it.
General Rule
Legal after complete stop
Exceptions & Restrictions
N/A
Penalties
Traffic violation if sign prohibits it at specific intersection.
Driver Requirements
N/A
Studded Snow Tires
LEGALStudded snow tires are legal year-round in Wyoming with no seasonal restrictions. The use of studded tires is legal year-round in Wyoming.
Usage Rules
Legal year-round
Seasonal Restrictions
Legal
Penalties
N/A
Age Restriction
N/A
Window Tinting
LEGALWindow Tinting is legal in Wyoming. Windshield tinting is allowed only above the AS-1 line. Rear side and back windows may be tinted without restriction. Medical exemptions exist under Wyo. Stat. § 31-5-930.
Tint Limits (VLT %)
Permitted if tint meets VLT requirements; medical exemptions apply.
Medical Exemptions
Legal to sell tint films compliant with state law.
Penalties
Fines and possible tint removal.
Age Restriction
None