What is ‘legally drunk’ in Wyoming
For drivers under the age of 21 years they are considered to be legally drunk when their blood alcohol level is more than .02, for non-commercial drivers above 21 years they are legally drunk when their blood alcohol level is more than .08. However, commercial vehicle drivers are considered to be legally drunk if their blood alcohol level is more than .04, school bus drivers are considered to be commercial drivers in Wyoming.
Wyoming Drunk Driving Penalties
For first time offenders in Wyoming, they face the following penalties:
- A prison sentence of up to 6 months
- A fine not exceeding $750
- The suspension period for the offender’s driver’s license is 3 months
For a second DUI offense within 5 years of the first conviction the offender faces:
- A prison sentence of 7 days to 6 months
- A fine ranging from $200 to $750
- The suspension period for the offender’s driver’s license is one year
For offenders convicted for a fourth time within 5 years of the first conviction, they face:
- A prison sentence of 1 month to 6 months
- A fine ranging from $750 to $3,000
- The suspension period for the offender’s driver’s license is 3 years
For fourth or subsequent DUI convictions within 5 years of the first conviction, the offenders face:
- A prison sentence of up to 2 years
- A fine not exceeding $10,000
- The suspension period for the offender’s driver’s license is 7 years
Commercial drivers convicted of a DUI offense will face disqualification from operating a commercial vehicle for a period of one year. However, if at the time of the offence the driver was transporting hazardous material, the disqualification period is three years. A commercial driver risks disqualification from driving a commercial vehicle for life if he/she is convicted of a DUI offense twice.
The Point System in Wyoming
Wyoming does not have a formal point system for traffic violations, however, when you commit a traffic violation and get a traffic ticket, the Wyoming Department of Transportation will record it on your driving record. Multiple minor violations or major violations will result in: Driver’s license revocation, suspension or cancellation, fines, driving restrictions and driver improvement course completion requirements.