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Traffic signals

Red lightYou must stop behind the crosswalks orstop line. You can turn right at a RED lightunless there is a sign that prohibits the turn.You may turn RIGHT only after STOP-PING AND YIELDING to persons andother vehicles. You may also, after stoppingand yielding, turn left from a one-way streetonto a one-way street.

Amber lightTraffic lights transition from green to am-

ber and then to red. When approachingan amber light you may proceed throughan intersection with caution while beingready to stop when the light turns red.

Green lightYou may enter the intersection when theway is clear. You MUST yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and persons alreadyin the intersection.

Flashing red lightYou must come to a complete stop beforeentering the intersection. This light has thesame meaning as a STOP sign.

Flashing amber lightYou must use caution. This light warns ofa dangerous intersection or location.

Turn arrows1. A RED arrow prohibits turning in thedirection of the arrow. It is used to reminddrivers that they must turn in the direc-tion the arrow is pointing when the lightturns green.2. An AMBER arrow may appear after aGREEN arrow and warns you to clear theintersection.3. A GREEN arrow means that you mayturn in the direction shown by the ar-row without stopping if the way is clear.You MUST yield the right-of-way topersons and other traffic within the

intersection.

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Produced by theDriver Services Programand Public Affairs Office

of the Wyoming Department of TransportationJuly 2011

The 2011State of Wyoming

MOTORCYCLE LICENSE MANUAL

Rules of the Roadfor Motorcyclists


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PentagonThis sign warns of a schoolzone ahead or marks a schoolc r o s s i n g . T he a b s o l u t espeed limit in a school zoneis 20 mph.

PennantPennant-shaped signs arelocated at the beginning of ano-passing zone.

RoundA round sign warns of a rail-road crossing ahead. Instead,a stop line or an "X" with theletters "RR" may be paintedon the pavement before acrossing, or any combinationof the above may warn of anupcoming railroad crossing.

ConstructionConstruction signs haveblack lettering on an orangebackground. They warn mo-torists of temporarily dan-gerous or unusual conditionson construction or mainte-

nance projects.

Guide signsGuide signs are very helpful.They tell you where you are,what road you are on andhow to get where you wantto go. Most guide signs arerectangular. However, guidesigns for county roads androute markers on freeways aredifferent in shape. The type ofinformation given determinesthe color of the sign.

Traffic signsThe shapes and color of signs have meaning. If fadinglight, fog, rain, snow or darkness makes it difficult tosee the letters, you should still know what to look foror what to do.

Pavement markings provide the driver with importantinformation about the proper position of vehicles onthe roadway.

Regulatory signsThese signs tell you what to do. You must alwaysobey them.

Octagon (eight sides)This shape is reserved for stopsigns. You must come to a com-plete stop.

Triangle pointing downThis shape requires that you y ieldthe right-of-way to cross traffic or

to merging traffic.

Warning signsWarning signs alert you to conditions ahead. They areusually diamond-shaped and warn you about roadhazards, construction sites, schools or other situationswhich require your special attention. While mostwarning signs are yellow, construction and main-tenance warning signsare orange.

RectanglesRectangular signsregulate trafficand direct thedrivers speed anddirection.

DiamondThese signs are yellowwith black letters. Theywarn of a possible dan-ger ahead.

Above all else, drive safelyWelcome to the latest edition of Wyomings Motorcycle

License Manual. This book has been revised to includethe most recent changes enacted by the Wyoming StateLegislature effective July 1, 2011.

You will find information on how to obtain a driverslicense or ID card, the penalties for drinking and driving,requirements for insurance, what to do in the case of acrash, rules for driving on streets, highways and railroadcrossings, and other driving-related subjects. You will alsofind information on other driver services offered both bythe Wyoming Department of Transportation and othergovernment entities in Wyoming.

Safe motorcycle operation involves obeying traffic rulesand regulations, being courteous on the road, drivingdefensively and making sure that you and your passengerswear helmets.

If you have any questions, dont hesitate to contactDriver Services at (307) 777-4800 or 4810, visit ourWeb site at www.dot.state.wy.us/wydot/or write to us atWyoming Department of Transportation, Driver Services,5300 Bishop Boulevard, Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340.

This manual will help you attainyour license and operate yourmotorcycle safely

While a thorough knowledge of the information in thismanual will help you pass the state knowledge andmotorcycle-operation tests, it covers only the basicrequirements. We urge persons who are just learning toride to also take advantage of local rider education, suchas the novice and experienced-rider courses offered byWYDOT (See page 36).

The language of the Wyoming Motor Vehicle Law isnot used in this manual, which therefore cannot be usedas an actual expression of the law. This manual doesprovide, in simple terms, the basic intent of the law indriving situations. Statutes relating to driver licensingand motor vehicles are found in Wyoming Laws andRelated Statutes.

Your future as a driver could be decided by how wellyou study and become familiar with the informationin this manual. Applying it can help you operate yourmotorcycle crash free and provide enjoyment for youand others.

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Lcnng ............................................................. 3RequiRements to dRive ..........................................................................................3those who do not need a wyoming dRiveR license aRe: ............................3who cannot get a wyoming dRiveR license...................................................3youR wyoming license ..........................................................................................4

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Lcn c .................................................. 9fiRst wyoming licenses ........................................................................................9instRuction peRmits ..............................................................................................9Renewals .................................................................................................................10

R ...................................................................................................10R xr .................................................................................10

full dRiving pRivileges .......................................................................................10a 17 ................................................................................................................10a 16 - .................................................................................................11

age RestRicted licenses ......................................................................................11fr xr ....................................................................................11

ir .............................................................................................11identification caRds ............................................................................................13licenses foR disabled dRiveRs ..........................................................................15

Atnal /tng c .............. 15titling and RegistRation ....................................................................................15

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wyoming ambeR aleRt system .........................................................................17accessing youR dRiving RecoRd ........................................................................18dRiveR license fees ...............................................................................................18wyoming oRgan and tissue donoR RegistRy ...............................................19handicapped placaRds .......................................................................................19

Lng t plg t ........................... 20license suspensions, cancellations and Revocations ............................20drk r ..........................................................................20or ......................................................................................22s r r....................................................................................27

saty law/ ............................................ 30the dRiveR license compact ...............................................................................30

how alcohol and dRugs affect you and youR ability to dRive ............30a r r .......................................................................30


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Customer serviCeGuide

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rqnt t To drive legally in Wyoming, you must have a valid

driver license, instruction permit, intermediate licenseor restricted license. Wyoming licenses are issued by theDriver Services Program of the Wyoming Departmentof Transportation (WYDOT).

T w nt na Wyng lcn a:employees of the United States government operating

vehicles owned or leased by the U.S. government;

members of the Armed Forces stationed in Wyoming,and their dependents, who have a valid license issued

by their state of residence;full-time students attending the University of Wy-

oming or a Wyoming junior college and who have avalid license from another state; and

any person licensed by another state which is a DriverLicense Compact member (see page 29), unless theperson chooses to have a Wyoming driver license.Such an out-of-state license must be surrenderedwithin one year of residency in Wyoming.

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lcnCertain individuals may not get a Wyoming license.They include:

persons under 16 years of age;

persons whose driving privileges are suspended, can-celed, denied or revoked in this or any other state (Allapplicants are checked through the Problem DriverPointer System and other electronic systems to makesure there are no adverse actions against them);

persons who fail any portion of a required driverlicense examination;

persons who have been judged legally incompetent;persons who are habitual users of alcohol or any

controlled substance;

persons who are in violation of the immigration lawsof the United States.

ruLes of The roAd.......................................... 37

sp an an ..................................... 37legal speed limits(all unless otheRwise posted) ........................................................37adjust speed ...........................................................................................................37

mtcycl qpnt .................................... 38RequiRed equipment .............................................................................................38basic Rules and Regulations ............................................................................39befoRe you go .........................................................................................................40weaR the Right geaR ............................................................................................40

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Know youR motoRcycle ......................................................................................43t r r r ..................................................................................43brr ..........................................................................................43g r r ................................................................................43ck r r ...........................................................................................44

basic vehicle contRol .........................................................................................45b ..........................................................................................................45s r .........................................................................................................46brk....................................................................................................................4 6tr ....................................................................................................................47

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Tac gn, gnal an a akng ........ 56oveRhead signs......................................................................................................56use of lanes............................................................................................................5 6RailRoad cRossings..............................................................................................57pavement maRKings (yellow shown heRe as Red) ........................................................ 58

Tac ca ................................................... 59if youRe involved in a cRash ............................................................................59

sang t a aly .................................... 60Know youR Responsibiliti es...............................................................................60lane shaRing ..........................................................................................................60meRging caRs .........................................................................................................61

caRs alongside ......................................................................................................61sipde ..........................................................................................................................61inteRsections .........................................................................................................63passing paRKed caRs ............................................................................................66paRKing at the Roadside......................................................................................6 7incRease youR noticeability ..............................................................................67using youR miRRoRs ..............................................................................................69head checKs ............................................................................................................70hoRn ..........................................................................................................................70cRash avoidance ...................................................................................................71

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hazaRdous situations ........................................................................................74

sang y tcycl, ng n gp .... 82caRRying passengeRs, caRgo .............................................................................82gRoup Riding ...........................................................................................................85moped tips ...............................................................................................................87

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Cla AThe Class A license is the highest class issued. It autho-rizes operation of any lawful vehicle or combination ofvehicles, including all "B" and "C" class vehicles exceptmotorcycles. The holder may operate any combination

of vehicles with a gross combination weight rating(GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more. It also allows thattowed vehicles may have a gross vehicle weight rating(GVWR) in excess of 10,000 pounds.

Cla BThe Class B license authorizes operation of any single

vehicle, except motorcycles, including all vehicles withinClass C. The holder may operate any single vehicle with

a GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds or any such vehicletowing another vehicle that does not have a GVWR inexcess of 10,000 pounds.

Cla CThe Class C license authorizes operation of a single vehi-cle or combination of vehicles, except motorcycles, witha GVWR less than 26,001 pounds or any such vehicletowing another which does not have a GVWR in excessof 10,000 pounds. In addition, the Class C CDL licenseallows the operation of vehicles designed to transport

16 or more passengers, including the driver, or whichis placarded for transportation of hazardous materials.

Cla mThe class M license is issued solely for the operationof motorcycles. But the Class A, B, or C licenses

may be endorsed to include the M classification.

enntWhile there are a number of license endorsements thatauthorize specific driver authorities, such as transportinghazardous materials, none, other than the "M' Endorse-ment, pertain to motorcycle operations. They are fullydescribed in the Wyoming Driver License Manual.

rtctn cThese codes mean license holders may only drive a vehicleif certain circumstances or special provisions are met.

"B" Restrictions require corrective lenses to be wornwhile operating a motor vehicle.

C Restrictions mean a license holder may ONLYoperate a motor vehicle specially equipped with certainmechanical aids. Special equipment may include specialbrakes, hand controls and/or other adaptive devices.

D Restrictions require the license holder to wear anartificial limb while operating a motor vehicle.

E Restrictions allow ONLY the operation of a motorvehicle with an automatic transmission.

F Restrictions allow ONLY the operation of a motorvehicle with both left and right outside rear view mirrors.

G Restrictions restrict driving to daylight hours. Nodriving after sunset is permitted.

I Restrictions allow for restrictions not covered by

other more specific restriction codes.J Restrictions make a Wyoming driver license issuedwithout a photo valid.

R Restrictions mean the license holder may ONLYoperate a motorcycle vehicle equipped with fourwheels and onlyfor recreation.

V Restrictions allow the driver to operate a com-mercial vehicle ONLY with a variance letter or SPEcertificate in their immediate possession.

Y Restrictions meanthe license holder must submit

a Driver Vision Evaluation form, completed by an eyespecialist, every year.

Z restrictions meanthe license holder must submit aDriver Medical Evaluation form, completed by a physi-cian or medical specialist, every year.

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Vehicle title or registration in your name witha Wyoming residential address ( not a P.O. Boxnumber).

If you do not have a physical address because you livein your vehicle or are moving around the countryliving in your recreational vehicle, you must presentproof of what state you are registered to vote in and

your Wyoming vehicle registration, in your name,with at least a Wyoming P.O. Box number, as proof ofresidency. You must have at least a P.O. Box or maildrop within Wyoming to which the license can bemailed.When licensees change their addresses, they mustnotify the department in writing within ten days ofthe change. Forms for address changes are availableat all exam locations. Licensees may also apply for aduplicate license when they change their name,

mailing address or residence. Legal proof of aname change will be required, such as marriagecertificates, divorce decrees, or court orders.

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vn cnngIn order to pass the vision test, a person must have 20/40acuity with both eyes, either with or without glasses, anda combined horizontal field vision of at least 120 degrees.Those who fail must obtain a vision statement from an

eye specialist. If contact lenses or glasses are used topass the screening, they will be required while driving.If your visual acuity is worse than 20/40 but at least20/100, you will be required to take a riding skills test.

Wttn ttA written test covering the rules of the road and safedriving practices may be required. It may be givenorally upon request. Questions are taken from theinformation in this manual. The test requires: (1)

identification of traffic signs by shape, color or symbol;(2) identification of signals and pavement markings;and (3) correct answers to multiple choice questionsabout traffic laws, safety rules, crash prevention and

vehicle equipment. Applicants for a driver license are

Gttng y lcnTo obtain a Wyoming driver license, a person must beof sufficient age, provide legal proof of identification andWyoming residency and then pass a written knowledgetest, a vision screening and a driving skills test. Ap-plicants under 18 years of age must also have a releasesigned by a legal parent or guardian.

Ag qntFor full driving privileges, an applicant must be at least17 or be 16-1/2 and have completed a qualifying drivereducation course and held an intermediate license. At16 an applicant may obtain limited driving privilegesby acquiring an intermediate license. An instructionpermit may be obtained at 15.

Accptabl lgal ntcatnFirst-time applicants must providea state-certified birth

certificate and a state-issued photo identification card/out-of-state driver license. A valid U.S. passport or immigrationdocuments with photo and signature are acceptable in lieu ofa birth certificate. They must also be able to verify their SocialSecurity number. Applicants for a commercial driverlicense must present a Social Security card, W-2 form,or financial/banking statement to verify their SocialSecurity number.

When licensees change their addresses, they must notifythe department in writing within 10 days of the change.Forms for address changes are available at all exam loca-

tions and on the WYDOT Web site atwww.dot.state.wy.us/wydot/driver_license_records/. Licensees may also apply fora duplicate license when they change their name, mailingaddress or residence. Legal proof of a name change isrequired, such as marriage certificates, divorce decreesor court orders.

Accptabl P rncyAny two of the following are acceptable documentsthat must be provided as proof that you are aWyoming resident:

Lease agreement, rent or utility receipt in yourname with residential address (not a P.O. Boxnumber);

Proof of Wyoming voter registration containingyour name, address and the stamp of the county clerk;


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allowed to take the written test twice in one day; how-ever, if an excessive amount of questions are missed,they will have to wait until the following business dayto retake the test. If a person cannot speak or write theEnglish language, an interpreter can be used to take thewritten test only. Oral tests are scheduled as time permits.

skll ttFirst-time applicants, who have never been licensed in thisor any other state, are required to pass a skills test consistingof safe driving maneuvers. Applicants are not asked to doanything against the law. Others, in addition to first-timeapplicants, also may be required to pass a driving test toshow their driving ability. Applicants that fail are requiredto wait 24 hours before testing again.

The skills test may be waived for those who presentproof, in the form of a certification card, that they have

completed a certified driver education class. The cardmust contain student's name, date of birth, driver licensenumber and the original signatures of the instructor andschool administrator. It must also state that the studenthas completed 30 hours of classroom instruction andsix hours of behind-the-wheel driving. The certificationcard will be honored for no longer than two years.

Those applying for a heavy vehicle license must pass askills test in the type of vehicle they will be driving. Thisthorough test is given on an appointment only basis. The

vehicle must be provided by the applicant and be in safeworking order and properly registered and insured.

Lcn tt w y kllSafe motorcycle operation requires knowledge and skill.Licensing tests are the best measurement of the skillsnecessary to operate safely in traffic.

Assessing your own skills is not enough. People oftenoverestimate their own abilities. Its even harder forfriends and relatives to be totally honest about yourskills. Licensing exams are designed to be scored more

objectively.

The written knowledge test questions are based oninformation, practices, and ideas from this manual.They require that you know and understand road rules

and safe riding practices. An on-cycle skill test will beconducted in a controlled, off-street area.

on-cycl kll ttBasic vehicle control and crash-avoidance skills areincluded in on-cycle tests to determine your ability tohandle normal and hazardous traffic situations. Youmay be tested for your ability to:

know your motorcycle and your riding limits;accelerate, brake and turn safely;

see, be seen and communicate with others;

adjust speed and position to the traffic situation;

stop, turn and swerve quickly; and

make critical decisions and carry them out.

Examiners may score on factors related to safety suchas:

selecting safe speeds to perform maneuvers;

choosing the correct path and staying within bound-

aries;completing normal and quick stops; and

completing normal and quick turns or swerves.

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ft Wyng lcnApplicants must pass all parts of the examination, in-cluding a written knowledge test, vision screening anddriving skills test. The skills test may be waived if a valid

out-of-state license or a certificate from an approveddriver education course is presented. If an applicant isunder 18, a minors release must be signed by a legalparent or guardian.

intctn ptApplicants should be prepared to pass a written knowl-edge test and vision screening. When operating a motor

vehicle, the driver must be accompanied by a person 18or older, who possesses a valid driver license for the typeof vehicle being driven. This person must occupy the

front passenger seat, for purposes of instruction.

An instruction permit may also be issued for the pur-pose of learning to operate a motorcycle or a four-wheelATV. However a passenger cannot accompany the


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have a parent or legal guardian sign the MinorsRelease Form and pay the required fee ($23 for amotorcycle license).

At 16 an n-alAt 16 and one-half years of age, applicants may also beissued full driving privileges if they have a current inter-mediate license that is at least 10 days old, their current,

restricted driving privileges have not been suspended,and if they have completed an approved driver educationcourse. This applicant must:

present a signed certificate of completion from anapproved driver education course which includesbehind-the-wheel driving;

present proof of identity;

pass a vision screening; and

have a parent or legal guardian sign the MinorsRelease Form and pay the required fee ($23 for amotorcycle license).

Ag tct lcnf xt ncnnncA restricted license may be issued to applicants, 14-15,when an extreme inconvenience exists in their house-hold. The applicant must have held an instructionpermit and must live five or more miles from schooland/or employment.

The license is only valid between the hours of 5 a.m. and8 p.m. and within 50 miles of the licensee's residence.

The license will be suspended if the licensee is convictedof one moving traffic violation or of driving outside thedesignated hours or the 50-mile radius limitation.

A restricted instruction permit is available for ap-plicants, aged 14-15 years, who have been approvedfor a restricted license but do not currently hold aninstruction permit. The permit is valid for 60 days.

intat lcnA restricted license may also be issued to applicants atage 16 when they acquire an intermediate license. The

license will automatically expire 30 days after the 17thbirthday. At 16 an applicant may be issued an intermedi-ate license if he or she:

has held a Restricted Class C (RC) license, or

learner on these vehicles. For this permit, the applicantmust pass a riding skills test if the permit is to be issuedfor one year. If the applicant is applying for a 90-daypermit, the riding skills test is not given. The fee is $23.

rnwalRenewals are issued to all persons who hold a valid

Wyoming license. Licensees over 21 may renew withinthe 120-day period preceding expiration. Licensees under21 may renew within 90 days of expiration. If licensee isunder 21 and wants an "adult"-type license, they can onlyrenew within 30 days of their 21st birthday. Applicantsmust pass a vision screening. A skills test may be requiredat the discretion of the examiner.

rnwal by alDrivers may renew their current Wyoming license bymail once every other renewal period or every eight

years.Renewal applications are mailed to the currentaddress on record for those whose licenses have not beencanceled or revoked within the previous four years, orwho have not renewed by mail within the previous fouryears. Applications are mailed 120 days prior to expira-tion to persons over 21 and 90 days prior to expirationto persons under 21.

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Persons who let their license expire must applyfor a new license and may be required to take

all phases of the examination, including thewritten test, vision screening and skills test.

fll ng plgAt ag 17At 17, an applicant may be issued a Wyoming driver li-cense with full driving privileges without having been is-sued an intermediate license or any other type of licenseor permit. However the applicant may not be issued alicense if any current, restricted driving privileges have

been suspended. An applicant must:


pass the vision screening, a written test and a drivingskills test; and


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intemeate lcene upennAn intermediate license will be suspended for 30 daysfor any violation of these provisions.

mtcycl ptYouths at least 15 may be issued restricted-use instruc-tion permits, upon successfully passing a written examand a vision test, to drive a motorcycle for a period of90 days. If such applicants also pass a driving test, they

qualify for an instruction permit that allows them todrive a motorcycle for one year. A permit holder maynot operate a motorcycle with a passenger.

Holders of one of these instruction permits who are atleast 16 and have also completed practice driving of atleast 50 actual driving hours, including at least 10 hoursof night driving, also qualify for an intermediate permitthat entitles them to drive a specified type or class ofmotor vehicle. However this permit will not be issuedunless a parent or guardian certifies the applicant has

completed these practice-driving requirements.Motorcycle permit holders may drive only between thehours of 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. However, permit holdersmay operate a motorcycle at any time of the day if theyare:

required by medical necessity, as evidenced by asigned statement from medical personnel;

driving to or from work with a signed statement fromthe permit holder's employer;

driving to or from school, a school activity, an or-ganized youth sports activity or a religious activity,

as evidenced by a signed statement of a parent orguardian; or

required to due to a medical emergency.

The above exceptions must be approved, and the permitholder must carry the approved Intermediate ExceptionForm with them at all times. All motorcycle intermedi-ate permit holders are subject to the above restrictions.

At no time may a holder of an intermediate motorcy-clepermit operate the motorcycle with any passenger.

ientcatn caAny Wyoming resident who is a U.S. citizen may apply

for a Wyoming identification card. Proof of identifica-tion must be provided. Non U.S. citizens may apply butmust provide documentation from the U.S. Immigration

has held an Instruction Permit for at least 10 daysand has completed 50 hours of behind-the-wheeldriving, including ten hours of nighttime driving,as certified by a parent or legal guardian.

The intermediate license applicant must also:


pass a vision screening and a driving skills test (Thedriving skills test may be waived if the applicant has

completed an approved driver education course);

have a minors release signed by a parent or legalguardian; and

pay the required $15 fee. (There is an additional $3fee to add motorcycle driving privileges.)

Holders of intermediate licenses:

may not transport more than one passenger underthe age of 18 who is not an immediate family mem-ber unless also accompanied by a licensed driver 18years of age or older (Intermediate motorcycle permit

holders may not carry any passengers while drivingtheir motorcycles);

must ensure that all occupants of the vehicle arewearing seat belts; and

may not drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. unlessthe holder meets a number exception criteria andpresents a completed exception form.

An exception form allows driving between 11 p.m. and5 a.m., if the driver is:

accompanied by a licensed driver 18 years of age orolder who holds a valid driver license for the type orclass of vehicle being used; or

required to drive for a medical necessity, that is certi-fied by medical personnel; or

required to drive to or from work, as certified by anemployer; or

required to drive to or from school, a school activity,organized youth sports activity or a religious activity,as certified by parent or legal guardian; or

required to drive for a medical emergency, as evi-denced by medical personnel.

The appropriate individual (as determined by the excep-tion) must complete and sign the exception form, andit must be carried by the licensee and presented to lawenforcement if the permit holder is stopped.


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and Naturalization Service (INS) that they are legal,permanent residents.

Lcene able veWithout the widespread availability of public transpor-tation in Wyoming, it is very important for persons with

disabilities to have driving privilegeswhenever possible. Driver Services

wishes to facilitate the licensing processfor disabled people, while making surethat the applicant is able to drive safely,before actually issuing a license. It may

be necessary to have a medical and/or vision statementcompleted by a physician before a license is issued.

Many applicants need or use special equipmentto drive safely. It is WYDOTs intent to licensean applicant with any restrictions recommend-ed by their physician optometrist or ophtham-ologist and as a result of a skills test, if necessary.

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Ttlng an gtatnWyoming residents, with only a very few exceptions,must have their vehicles registered and titled in Wyo-ming, and all actual titling and registration is handled bycounty governments. Titling is accomplished by countyclerks, and registration, which includes the issuance

of license plates, is accomplished in offices of countytreasurers. County titling and registration locations andphone numbers are listed on the following page.

Ctcat ttlWhen you buy a new vehicle, make sure you get, fromthe dealer, a Manufacturers Statement of Origin to taketo the county clerk's office where you live. If you buya used car, get a Certificate of Title from the previousowner, signed over to you.

The seller is required by law to deliver a proper title tothe buyer at the time of sale or delivery of the vehicle.Those documents and proof of your identity will besufficient to allow a new Wyoming title to be issued toyou or the business financing your vehicle.


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rgtatnResidents must also register their vehicles when they arepurchased. Non-residents must register their vehicles inWyoming when they become residents.

Vehicles must be registered immediately if the operatorof a vehicle is:

employed in Wyoming;

not a daily commuter from another jurisdictionwhich exempts vehicles of daily commuters to Wyo-ming from registration under a reciprocity agreement(Colorado requires Colorado license plates.); and

not a full-time student at the University of Wyoming,a Wyoming community college or other academicinstitution offering post-secondary education.

vblty nb platNumber plates and renewal tags must be free of dirt andbe affixed to the vehicle so that the numbers are plainly

visible and legible at all times.

Wyng Ab Alt sytThe Wyoming Amber Alert Plan is a program designedto broadcast critical information of an abducted childbelieved to be in danger, using the Emergency AlertSystem (EAS), via radio and television.

In 2003, Wyoming law enforcement, the Associationof Broadcasters, the National Weather Service (NWS),the Cable TV Association and the Department ofTransportation (DOT) coordinated the Amber Alert

Plan for Wyoming. The Wyoming Division of CriminalInvestigation (DCI) is the designated liaison between thelocal law enforcement agency and the NWS, broadcast-ers and DOT. All of the following criteria must be metprior to DCI activating an Amber Alert:

A child has been abducted.

The child mustbe 17 years of age or younger.

The child mustbe in immediate danger of seriousbodily harm or death.

There mustbe enough descriptive information to be-lieve a broadcast will assist or help in the recovery.

If an Amber Alert is activated, please do your part andbe aware of the information provided.

Cunty egtatn an ttlng lcatn(T)= ttlng; (r)=gtatn; (B)=bt

Cnty Cty A Pn # Albany Laramie 525 Grand Ave. 721-2541 (T)

721-2502 (R)Big Horn Basin 420 W. C St. 568-2357 (T)

568-2578 (R)

Campbell Gillette 500 S. Gillette Ave. 682-7285 (T)682-7268 (R)

Carbon Rawlins 415 W. Pine 328-2667 (T)328-2633 (R)

Converse Douglas 107 N. 5th St. 358-2244 (T)358-3120 (R)

Crook Sundance 309 Cleveland 283-1323 (T)283-1244 (R)

Fremont Lander 450 N. 2nd St. 332-1124 (T)332-1104 (R)

Goshen Torrington 2125 E. A St. 532-4051 (T)532-5151 (R)

Hot Springs Thermopolis 415 Arapahoe 864-3515 (T)864-3616 (R)Johnson Buffalo 76 N. Main St. 684-7272 (T)

684-7302 (R)Laramie Cheyenne 309 W. 20th 633-4250 (T)

633-4232 (R)Lincoln Kemmerer 925 Sage Ave. 877-9056 (B)Natrona Casper 200 N. Center 235-9211 (T)

235-9370 (R)Niobrara Lusk 424 S. Elm St. 334-2211 (T)

334-2432 (R)Park Cody 1002 Sheridan Ave. 527-8600 (T)

527-8630 (R)

Platte Wheatland 800 9th St. 322-2315 (T)322-2092 (R)

Sheridan Sheridan 224 S. Main 674-2500 (T)674-2520 (R)

Sublette Pinedale 21 S. Tyler 367-4372 (T)367-4373 (R)

Sweetwater Green River 80 W. Flaming Gorge 872-6396 (T)872-6380 (R)

Teton Jackson 200 S. Willow St. 733-4433 (T)733-4770 (R)

Uinta Evanston 225 9th St. 783-0306 (T)783-0333 (R)

Washakie Worland 1001 Big Horn Ave. 347-3131 (T)347-2031 (R)

Weston Newcastle 1 W. Main 746-4744 (T)746-2852 (R)


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Accng y ng cWYDOT maintains a computerized driving record ofevery driver in the state. It contains a record of all con-

victions, motor vehicle convictions, and adverse actionsas a result of these convictions.

You may obtain a copy of your driver record at any of thelocal exam stations upon presenting your driver license

or other legal forms of identification and payment ofthe fee. A legal parent or guardian can obtain a copy

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Original Wyoming License $20.00Restricted License $10.00Duplicate $15.00Renewal $15.00Class Change $15.00Extension of License by Mail $15.00Instruction Permit $20.00Restricted Instruction Permit $10.00Intermediate License $15.00

Ccal lcnOriginal Wyoming License $25.00Duplicate $20.00Renewal $20.00Class Change $20.00

Instruction Permit $20.00ot

Motorcycle Endorsement $3.00Identification Card $10.00CDL Skills Test (by appointment only) $40.00Individual Driving Records $5.00Record Review $15.00Contested Hearing $25.00Non CDL Probationary License $25.00Reinstatement Fee $50.00Emancipated Minor Indication $2.00

NOTE:Fees are subject to change.

of a childs driver record, if the child is a minor underthe age of 18 years. It is possible to obtain anothersdriver record provided a written release is presentedto the examiner from the person whose driver recordis being released.

A person can also obtain a copy of their driver record bysubmitting a written request, along with the required fee,to the department or by calling (307) 777-4800 to order

with a credit card for an additional fee. Allow seven to10 working days to process your request.

The Federal Driver's Privacy Protection Act prohibitsWYDOT from providing personal information to in-dividuals and businesses for the purposes of surveys,marketing and solicitations. Personal informationincludes photographs and digital images, signatures,telephone numbers and medical/disability information.It does not prohibit the release of records pertaining to

vehicular crashes, driving violations and driver license

or registration status.

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Applications for a Wyoming driver license or identifi-cation card ask whether or not you wish to be a donor.The Department of Transportation is authorized toelectronically transfer donor status to the Donor Reg-istry. A parent's or guardian's signature is required toapprove an anatomical gift for minors under 18 yearsof age. If you wish to be a donor, a donor designation is

indicated on your driver license or identification card.You can directly register or remove your name fromthe Donor Registry by accessing the Web site at www.WyomingDonorRegistry.org.

Organ donation is a deeply personal decision whichonly you and your family can make. Youll feel goodknowing that you could leave the one thing moneycannot buy LIFE.

hancapp placaPermanent handicapped placards are issued to personswho suffer from physical impairments. The impairmentmust last a minimum of 12 months. Temporary placardsmay be issued to persons who suffer an impairment fornot less than 60 days nor more than 6 months.


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Applications are available at all driver license exam sta-tions. The application must be completed by a physician.To obtain handicap motorcycle plates, an applicationmust be completed for a placard (including the physi-cian's portion) indicating that the applicant wants amotorcycle license plate. A person may be issued oneplacard and one or more sets of plates, OR two placardsand no plates.

Handicapped placards are available at no cost.

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Driving in Wyoming, as in all states, is a privilege, not a

right. Abuse the privilege, and you may lose it.

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Antat P s spnnAn Administrative Per Se Suspension results when youhave been arrested for DWUI and the results of yourchemical test show an alcohol concentration of 0.08% orgreater. Dismissal of the DWUI in court will not affectthe Administrative Per Se suspension.

Length of suspension: 90 days. (If you are convicted of

the DWUI in court, the time served for the Administra-tive Per Se suspension will be credited toward the DWUIsuspension.)

Start of suspension: 30 days after the issuance of thetemporary driver license and notice of suspensiongiven by the officer at the time of the arrest, or at theend of any existing suspension or revocation. (Theprocedure to apply for limited driving privileges or acontested case hearing is explained on the form issuedby the officer.)

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? You maybe eligible, if you have not been issued a probation-ary license in the past five years, and are otherwiseeligible. NOTE: You cannot have an ignition interlockrequirement.

Reinstatement requirements:

Completion of all withdrawal actions on record;and

Payment of reinstatement fee.

dng Wl un t inlncA DWUI results when you have been convicted in court

of Driving While Under the Influence. (In addition to anAdministrative Per Se, you may be convicted of DWUI.)

1t n (within previous 10 years)Length of suspension: 90 days. (If you served or areserving a suspension for Administrative Per Se, thesuspension period will be the same.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? You maybe eligible, if you have not been issued a probationarydriver license in the past five years, and are otherwise

eligible. NOTE: You cannot have an ignition interlockrequirement.


Completion of all withdrawal actions on record;

Filing of an SR-22; and


2n n (within previous 10 years)Length of suspension: One year. (If you served or areserving a suspension for Administrative Per Se, an ad-ditional nine-month suspension will be added to your

record.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? No, accord-ing to Wyoming law. (Limited driving privileges cannotbe issued for any DWUI after the first offense.)





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Length of revocation: Three years.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? No.



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Filing of an SR-22;

Payment of reinstatement fee;

Undergo an alcohol/drug evaluation;

Successfully complete an alcohol/drug treatmentprogram;

Complete and pass a re-examination of the ability to

safely operate a motor vehicle. If you are re-licensed,you may be restricted to no alcohol or controlledsubstance offenses and required to follow counselor'srecommendations.

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If you are younger than 21 years of age, are in actualphysical control of a vehicle and have an alcohol concen-tration of two one-hundredths of one percent (0.02%)or more, you will be suspended for DWUI.

ft n:Length of suspension: 90 days.

scn bqnt n: (in two years)Length of Suspension: Six months.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? You maybe eligible, if you have not been issued a probationarydriver license in the past five years and there are noprevious convictions for DWUI and you are otherwiseeligible.

othe type upennreckle dvng supennThis suspension results upon receipt of a conviction ofdriving a vehicle with willful or wanton disregard forthe safety of persons or property.

ft ene (within previous five years)Length of suspension: 90 days.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? You maybe eligible, if you have not been issued a probationary

driver license in the past five years., and are otherwiseeligible.





secn ene (within previous 5 years)Length of suspension: Six months.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? You maybe eligible, if you have not been issued a probationary

driver license in the past five years, and are otherwiseeligible.





T bqnt n (within five years)Length of revocation: One year.




Filing of an SR-22;

Payment of reinstatement fee;

Complete and pass a re-examination of the ability tosafely operate a motor vehicle.

spnn Lang t scnA suspension for leaving the scene of an injury acci-

dent/homicide by vehicle/ or a felony which is a resultof manner of driving is the result of a crash which causes

an injury to or death of a person and leaving the scenewithout rendering aid.

Length of revocation: One year.




Filing of an SR-22;

Payment of reinstatement fee; and

Complete and pass a re-examination of the ability to

safely operate a motor vehicle.

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This results from a conviction for the intent of furnish-


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ing any alcoholic liquid or malt beverage to any personunder the age of 21 while operating or occupying amotor vehicle.

Length of suspension: One year.

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? You maybe eligible, if you have not been issued a probationarydriver license in the past five years, and are otherwise

eligible.


Completion of all withdrawal actions on record; and


Nn-rnt vlat CpactspnnThis results when a court informs the department thatyou have an outstanding traffic citation you have notpaid. (This includes citations from other states as well

as Wyoming.) The state where the violator is licensed iswho suspends the driver, not the state where the offenseoccurred. (It is named the Non-Resident Violator Com-pact to ensure that non-residents receive the same treat-ment as residents when they receive a traffic citation.)

Length of suspension: Until notice of satisfaction of therequirements of the citation are received from the court;and payment of the reinstatement fee.


Reinstatement requirements: (prior to start date ofsuspension)

Notice from the court indicating you have satisfiedthe requirements of the citation. (Suspension will bedeleted from record.)

Reinstatement requirements: (after start date of sus-pension)

Notice from the court indicating you have satisfiedthe requirements of the citation; and


mng vlatn spnnYou are allowed up to three moving violations withina 12-month period. Upon receipt of conviction for afourth moving violation, you will be notified that yourdriving privilege will be suspended. A moving violation

means an act of control or lack of control by the driverof a motor vehicle while the vehicle is in motion thatresults in a conviction, including a conviction of drivingin violation of the restriction.

Length of suspension: 90 days. Each additional movingviolation received within a 12-month period will causean additional 90-day suspension. The date of the of-fense is used when determining the 12-month period.(**See section Restricted Class RC/RM Licenses" and"Intermediate License Suspension for additional sus-pension information.)

Am I eligible for limited driving privileges? You maybe eligible, if you have not been issued a probationarydriver license in the past five years, and are otherwiseeligible.


Completion of all withdrawal actions on record;and


Cply inanc spnnThis is a result of a conviction in court of not havingliability insurance.

Length of suspension: Until an SR-22 insurance formhas been filed with the department.


Reinstatement requirements: (prior to start date of

suspension)Filing of an SR-22 (Suspension will be deleted from

record.)

Reinstatement requirements: (after start date of sus-pension)

Filing of an SR-22 and


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This suspension results from displaying, or using some-one elses license or identification card -OR- havingin your possession any license or ID card which hasbeen altered or tampered with. It is unlawful to lendyour license or ID card to someone else to use as their


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identification, to knowingly make a false statement,give fictitious information, use a false name, or conceala fact on an application for a license or ID card. It isagainst the law to apply for a license or ID card usinga name, address, social security number or birth datebelonging to another person. These actions may resultin the cancellation of the card, and/or a 90-day suspen-sion for the person using or lending the driver license

or ID card.

Cl sppt spnnThis results upon notification from the Department ofFamily Services that you are in arrears of $5,000 or morefor 90 consecutive days. The suspension will remain ineffect until notification is received from DFS that theperson has complied in full or has entered into an ap-proved payment plan, and paid a $5 reinstatement fee.

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spnnThis suspension is the result of a moving violationconviction. A 90-day suspension is imposed for a firstoffense and a one-year suspension for a second or sub-sequent offense.

intat Lcn spnnThis suspension is the result of a violation of the restric-tions for an intermediate license. A 30-day suspensionis imposed for this offense.

dng n spnn, rcatn CancllatnThis results in a 30-day suspension of your drivingprivileges if you are under 21 years of age.

u n n A c c n t s p n nThis is a result of the driver not being able to showproof of financial responsibility at the time of the crash-OR- the driver was covered by insurance but failed tocomplete or did not properly complete the SR-21 insur-ance certificate at the bottom of the accident report.

The entire SR-21 must be completed, (found at thebottom of the accident report form) including the nameof your insurance company (not the agency) and the

policy number. If you receive a notice of suspension fora crash and you were insured, it indicates you did notsubmit the SR-21 form -OR- did not properly completethe SR-21 form.

Length of suspension: Until one of the reinstatementrequirements listed below is met.


Reinstatement requirements: If you were uninsured,you can do one of the following:

Submit a notarized release from the other party(s)involved in the crash stating they are not holding youliable for their damages and/or injuries or that youhave made restitution to them; OR

Submit a conditional release - signed and notarizedby you and the other party(s) stating an agreementhas been made for you to make payments for theirdamages and/or injuries; OR

Post a cash deposit for the total amount of propertydamage, plus $25,000 per injury. One year from thedate of the crash, you will be entitled to a refund ofyour cash deposit; provided there are no judgmentsagainst you.

If you are unable to provide any of the above, youcan provide a signed and notarized affidavit one yearfrom the date of the crash, stating that there are nounsatisfied judgments as a result of the crash.

Should you be suspended and you did not have insur-ance, you will be required to pay the reinstatement

fee and file an SR-22 in addition to one of the aboverequirements.

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rqt lt ng plgan/ cntt ca angIn some suspension cases, you may be eligible for lim-ited driving privileges. If so, you may request a RecordReview to see if you are eligible to be issued a probation-

ary driver license which will allow you limited drivingprivileges during the suspension period. You mustsubmit your request in writing and include a $15 fee.Both the written request and the fee must bepostmarkedwithin 20 days of the date of the notice you receive. You


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can only be issued one probationary driver license in afive-year period.

If you wish to contest the suspension of your privilegeto drive, you may submit your request for a ContestedCase Hearing, in writing, along with a $25 fee. Yourwritten request must be postmarked within 20 daysof the date of the notice you receive and must includethe fee.

Lcn ntatnt Generally, the reinstatement fee is $50. This fee canbe paid at any Wyoming driver license exam office ormailed to the Cheyenne Driver Services office. Thisfee is in addition to any fees for a new driver license,if one is issued to you. The reinstatement fee for a childsupport suspension is $5.

rcatnA revocation cancels your driver license, and you must

go through a driver investigation to be re-licensed oncethe revocation is over. You cannot have limited drivingprivileges during a revocation. The offenses that willcause a revocation are:

Third or subsequent Driving While Under the Influ-ence (DWUI);

Third or subsequent Reckless Driving;

Leaving the Scene of an Injury Accident;

Homicide by Vehicle;

Felony which is a direct result of the manner ofdriving.

sr-22An SR-22 is an insurance certificate that your insurancecompany files with the department. Wyoming Statute31-9-401 requires that proof of financial responsibilitybe required for certain violations or actions. Proof offinancial responsibility must be maintained for 3 yearsfrom the date it is required. When an SR-22 is on file, theinsurance company must notify the department whenthere is a cancellation of the insurance. During a sus-

pension, the SR-22 is required to maintain your vehicleregistration or for a probationary driver license, if oneis issued to you. If the SR-22 is not on file by the end ofyour mandatory suspension, your driving privilege willremain suspended until the SR-22 is filed.

stat pnn/catnThe start of a suspension/revocation is 30 days fromthe date the order is mailed to you by the depart-ment or given to you by law enforcement, or atthe end of any suspensions already on your record.

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Ignition interlock devices are required to be installed,at the applicant's expense, upon conviction of the fol-lowing offenses:

1st DWUI with a BAC of .15 percent or greater - sixmonths.

2nd DWUI with a BAC of .08 percent or greater - oneyear.

3rd DWUI with a BAC of .08 percent or greater - twoyears.

4th or subsequent DWUI with a BAC of .08 percentor greater - lifetime.

For more information, contact Driver Services' helpdesk at 307-777-4810.

Drivers convicted of alcohol-related offenses requiringthe ignition interlock device, are also required to:

File an SR-22 insurance form.

Pay the $50 reinstatement fee.

Have the ignition interlock device installed on anyvehicle they drive at an installation site and techni-cian certified by the department.

Bring the lease agreement/certification of installation

to their local driver exam office to be issued the IIRrestricted driver's license. (The applicant's drivingprivilege must not be withdrawn in this or any otherstate for any reason or the license cannot be issued.)

Take and pass any tests required for licensing.

Contact these companies for an appointment in yourarea:

1A Smart Start Inc: 800-880-3394

B.E.S.T. Labs Inc: 877-237-1541

CST Inc. (Intoxalock): 877-777-5020 Draeger: 307-220-8255

National Interlock Service (WY): 888-647-9923

Wyoming Breath Tech LLC: : 888-BLOW-N-GO


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saty law/

T d Lcn CpactWyoming is a member of the Driver License Compact.The compact provides guidelines for greater cooperationamong states in driver license issues and provides a onelicense, one recordconcept. All states except Georgia,Massachusetts, Michigan, Tennessee and Wisconsin are

currently members.

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Alcl t aj ca caDriving while under the influence of alcohol is themajor cause of ALMOST HALF of the crashes in whichsomeone is killed. Nationwide, nearly 25,000 persons dieeach year because of drivers who have been drinking.

Drinking and drug use isas big a problem amongmotorcyclists as it is amongautomobile drivers. Mo-torcyclists, however, aremore likely to be killed orseverely injured in a crash.Injuries occur in 90% ofmotorcycle crashes and33% of automobile crashes

that involve abuse of substances. On a yearly basis, 2,100

motorcyclists are killed and about 50,000 seriously in-jured in this same type of crash. These statistics are toooverwhelming to ignore.

Alcohol is a drug that slows the activity of the brainand spinal cord. When alcohol enters the stomach, itgoes directly into the blood and to all parts of the body,including the brain. Its effect is to put the brain to sleepwhen taken in sufficient amounts.

Alcohol directly affects a persons ability to drive. Ifa person drinks increasing amounts of alcohol, the

amount of alcohol in the blood will rise accordingly,and the degree of impairment and the intensity of theeffect will rise rapidly.

The amount or concentration of alcohol in the blood is

known as blood alcohol concentration or BAC. Threefactors influence a persons BAC:

the amount of alcohol consumed;

the period of time over which the alcohol was con-sumed; and

the persons body weight.

ect t ant alclPure ethyl alcohol is a colorless liquid that looks like

water but has a burning taste. It mixes readily withother liquids. Its strength is reduced by the amount ofwater or mix used. Beer usually contains about 5 percentalcohol, wines 12 or 20 percent, and hard liquors, suchas whiskey, gin, vodka, rum, brandy, etc., about 40 to50 percent. Therefore, 12 ounces of beer, three to fiveounces of wine, and one and one-half ounces of 86 proofhard liquor each have about one-half ounce of alcohol.

ect tAs more and more alcohol is absorbed from the stom-

ach, the percentage of alcohol in the blood gets higherand higher.

A person may feel the effects of alcohol shortly afterstarting to drink. The effects will increase with the pas-sage of time, since it takes 30 to 40 minutes to totallyabsorb the alcohol contained in a single drink.

While food or milk in the stomach does slow absorption,two hours later it wont matter if you had been drinkingon a full stomach or not. If two persons of equal weightdrink the same amount they will have about the sameBAC at the end of that two-hour period. TIME IS THEONLY SIGNIFICANT FACTOR IN REDUCING BACLEVELS.

Approximately 90 percent of the alcohol in your body iseliminated by the liver. It is eliminated at a constant rateand this rate is about the same for all persons, about onedrink per hour. It CANNOT be eliminated any faster.SHOWERING, DRINKING COFFEE, OR EXERCISINGIN AN EFFORT TO SOBER UP ARE USELESS. OnlyTIME can do the job.

ect by wgtHeavier people do have, simply because of their in-creased size, more blood and body fluids which dilutea given amount of alcohol more than a light persons


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blood and fluids. Therefore if a heavy person and a lightperson drink the same amount of alcohol, the heavyperson will likely have a lower BAC.

dnknn nt alway appantA BAC of 0.02 percent is considered low and mostpersons are not significantly affected by alcohol at thislevel. On the other hand, a BAC of 0.08 percent is con-

sidered to be high, and people at this level are impairedmentally and physically whether or not they show it.

Many people think that drunkenness is determined byoutward signs. They have in mind individuals who stag-ger, slobber or put lamp shades on their heads. Howeverthere are individuals who regularly drink to relativelyhigh BACs that do not show any of the outward signs.However even though they are able to compensate andcover up their drunkenness, they still increase theirchances of being in a crash, if they drive with a BAC of0.02 percent or higher. As a persons BAC rises, theirability to judge and make accurate decisions in traffic

become more and more impaired, regardless of whetherthey appear to be impaired.

ect n cn-akngAlcohol seriously impairs the ability to drive safely becausethe ability to IDENTIFY, PREDICT, DECIDE and EX-ECUTE is seriously reduced.

IDENTIFY: Senses such as vision, hearing, and bodyposition are reduced, and therefore a persons ability

to detect hazards in a pattern of traffic is seriouslyaffected. Impaired drivers tend to fix their vision ona particular object and not see others. The abilityto detect persons and vehicles to the side is almostcompletely lost. Hearing is reduced as is the abilityto judge distances. Drivers with a high BAC may alsolose their sense of body position, and with increasingimpairment, they may fade across the center line, wan-der from lane to lane and even run off the roadway.

PREDICT: Effective drivers predict what other driv-

ers might do to cause them problems, and drivingunder the influence of alcohol, with the ability to see,hear, and feel body position impacted, makes suchpredictions difficult if not impossible.

DECIDE: The ability to make good decisions incritical situations is also vitally important to safedriving, and that ability is seriously impacted whenit is based on faulty senses, faulty judgments andpoor predictions. Couple this with the false sense ofconfidence and lack of good judgment that alcoholprovides, and you can see how very likely it is that theimpaired driver will make bad decisions in critical

driving situations.

EXECUTE: In demonstrations using driving simu-lators, test subjects often turn left when they thinkthey are turning right. They jam on the acceleratorwhen they think they are applying the brakes. Thishappens even though the people being tested may besober by outward appearances and legal definition.And even if they execute correctly, they do so muchslower. Because of this reduced ability to execute, adrinking driver, traveling at 55 mph, will drive anadditional 32 feet or more before he can apply thebrakes. Even at lower speeds, this added two-fifthsof a second can be the difference between crashingand not crashing.

ot actThere are several other factors that influence a driversability to operate a vehicle safely when drinking. Thesefactors help explain why people behave differently whenaffected by alcohol, and why some drivers show greaterimpairment than others with the same BAC.

DRIVING EXPERIENCE:Alcohol affects the inex-perienced driver more than the experienced driver.

The poor or inexperienced driver will become amuch worse driver quicker when drinking, and evensmall amounts of alcohol are likely to increase thenumber of errors dramatically.

DRINKING EXPERIENCE: The same can be saidof less experienced drinkers. Beginning drinkerswill often show greater impairment and be less ableto drive after drinking than a person who is a moreexperienced drinker.

DRIVING CONDITIONS: Unusual weather, lightingand road conditions make driving more difficult andcall for a higher level of performance. Drinking onlyreduces a person's ability to perform. The drinkingdriver will not be able to lift his performance level.


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MENTAL STATE: A person who is tired, angry, anx-ious, emotionally upset or even elated may already beimpaired as a driver. The good driver will compensatefor these conditions, but alcohol reduces the abilityto do so. And, in fact, anger and alcohol have beenfound to be one of the most dangerous combinations.Simply put, alcohol makes it much more difficult for

people to control themselves.

dnkng an ng i t wt t?If you are placed under arrest for driving under the in-fluence, a chemical test or tests to determine your BACmay result. Under the Implied Consent Law, driversare deemed to have given their consent to such testswhenever driving on a public street or highway.

If you REFUSE to take the required test or tests,your driver license and driving privileges will besuspended for six to 18 months, and you may besubject to criminal penalties.

If you submit to the required test or tests and yourBAC is 0.08 percent or more, your driver license anddriving privileges will be suspended for 90 days andyou may be subject to criminal penalties.

And while a BAC of 0.08 percent or more may resultin a conviction, you may also be convicted of DWUIwith a BAC of 0.05 percent and other supportingevidence.

it y cnWe would suggest you seriously consider planning

ahead so that you do not have to drive after you havebeen drinking.

ot gMost of the common drugs (diet, sleeping, allergy,tranquilizers) affect at least one of the major skills youneed as a driver. Drivers need to know how drugs af-fect their ability to identify, predict, decide and execute.

Diet and "stay-awake" pills, known as pep pills,uppers and speed, give drivers a false feeling

of alertness and often increase self-confidence,which may lead to excessive risk-taking. Somedrivers try to drive longer by taking stay-awakepills. However these drugs keep drivers from real-

izing how tired they are and that they thereforedo not have the ability to identify critical ob-

jects and make quick decisions. Attempts to stayawake with drugs can cause additional problems.

Sleeping pills can make thinking difficult, affectemotions, and cause sleepiness. They can affectall of the driving IPDE skills for several hours.

Allergy pills and cold remedies: These pills can con-tain a variety of antihistamines, bromides, codeineand alcohol. They can cause a person to becomesleepy and impair a persons ability to think clearly.

Tranquilizers: These pills are intended to helpa person calm down. The drugs cause a personto become less alert and sleepy. They also makethinking difficult and affect emotions. The pills

can affect alertness, attention, judgment and re-actions. The effects may last for several hours.

Mind-altering drugs: Marijuana, LSD, heroin andsimilar drugs are illegal. They are often impure andmay vary in strength. These drugs often affect apersons mood, vision, reactions and ability to judgetime and space. They tend to make users indifferentto or even unaware of their surroundings. The totaleffects are often unpredictable. Anyone under theinfluence of these drugs must not attempt to drive a

motor vehicle.

New medicines:Be cautious. Do not drive until youare certain that they will not impair your driving.You should know that driving while under the influ-ence of any controlled drug is not legal. You may becharged and convicted of DWUI.

Ask your doctor about what effects any drugs heprescribes might have on your driving.

Read the label carefully before you buy or use anyover-the-counter or prescription drug.


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The Wyoming Department of Transportation of-fers both Novice Rider (RSS) and Experienced Rider

(ERC) Motorcycle safety education courses at sev-

eral locations across

Wyoming from May

through Septemberat a nominal fee.

Passing the Wyo-

ming Novice Rider

Course will waive the

required skills and

written testing when

applying for your

Wyoming motor-

cycle license.

Applications

Applications and infor-

mation on these two

courses are available

at your local driver

examination station.

For more info

If you have any questions regarding these courses,contact the WYDOT Highway Safety Program in

Cheyenne toll free

at 888-570-9904 or

(307) 777-4874.

LEARN,FINE

TUNEYour

riding

skills

Motorcycle safety education courses

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rulesofthe road

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Interstate Highways .............................................75 mphSecondary Highways ...........................................65 mphResidential Areas .................................................30 mphBusiness Areas .....................................................30 mphSchool Zones ........................................................20 mph

Ajt pAjt p a cntnThe only contact your motorcycle or car has with theroad is through its tires, and each only has an area ofrubber about the size of a person's hand on the surface

of the road. The grip provided by the tires, then, isvery dependent on the condition of the road itself. Itis imperative, therefore, that motorists drive accordingto road conditions.

on cAdjust speed BEFORE entering a curve. Going too fast canbreak the grip that tires have on the road.

At ntctnTrees, bushes, or buildings at intersections can block the

view of vehicles coming from the side. Therefore ap-proach a blind intersection at no more than 15 mph.

on lppy aIf the road is slippery, the grip your tires have is reduced.Therefore, drive slower than you would on a dry road.When driving on:Wet road Reduce speed by at least 5-10 mph.Packed snow Reduce speed by at least half.Ice Reduce speed to a crawl. You may have

to slow even more if vehicles are ahead.

Ajt p tac cntnCrashes tend to happen when one driver is going fasteror slower than other vehicles on the road:


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If you are going faster than traffic, you will have topass other vehicles. You have more chances of havinga crash if you pass many vehicles.

Going slower than other vehicles or stopping sud-denly can be just as bad as speeding. The possibility ofrear-end collisions is added to the danger of vehiclespassing you.

You should be able to identify slower-moving ve-

hicles. Adjust your speed gradually. Slowing suddenlyis a major cause of traffic crashes.

Remember that you are sharing the road with bicy-clists, and that they have as much legal right to beon a public roadway as you. All bicycles should beidentified as slow-moving traffic and your speed anddriving should be adjusted to accommodate them.

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daknNever drive so fast that you cannot stop within thedistance you can see ahead with your headlights. Yourcar lights will only let you see clearly about 250 feet.If you then drive faster than 55 mph on a dark road,you are really driving blind because you won't be ableto stop within the 250 feet ahead of you that is lit wellenough to see.

ran, g nwIn a very heavy rain, snowstorm, or thick fog, you maynot be able to see more than 100 feet ahead. When youcant see any further than that, you cannot drive safely

at any speed. Whenever you cannot see well enough,pull off the road and wait until it clears.

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rq qpntEvery motorcycle is required to have:

at least one headlight, one taillight, one brake lightand one red rear reflector;

a mirror mounted on the left side of the vehicle as

to reflect the view of the highway to the rear of thevehicle; and

a muffler and a horn in good working order.

Turn signals, front and rear, are optional.

Bac l an glatnWyoming requires adherence to the following rules andregulations for operating a motorcycle on the road:

A person operating a motorcycle shall ride only uponan attached permanent and regular seat, and themotorcycle shall not carry any other person unlessthe motorcycle is designed to carry more than oneperson. In that event a passenger may ride upon the

permanent and regular seat if it is designed for twopeople or upon another seat firmly attached to themotorcycle at the rear or side of the operator.

A person shall ride on a motorcycle only while sittingastride the seat, facing forward, with one leg on eachside of the motorcycle.

No person shall operate a motorcycle while carryingany article which prevents him from keeping bothhands on the handlebars or obstructs his vision orinterferes with the operation of the motorcycle.

All motorcycles are entitled to full use of a lane oftraffic.

The operator of a motorcycle shall not overtake andpass any vehicle in the same lane occupied by theother vehicle unless it is another motorcycle.

The operator of a motorcycle overtaking anothermotorcycle in the same lane shall first match thespeed of the other motorcycle before passing.

No person shall operate a motorcycle between lanes oftraffic or between adjacent lines or rows of vehicles.

Motorcycles shall not be operated three or moreabreast in a single lane of traffic.

No person riding a motorcycle shall attach himselfor the motorcycle to any other moving vehicle on aroadway. This does not prohibit attaching a motor-cycle trailer or motorcycle semi-trailer designed forsuch an attachment.

Any motorcycle carrying a passenger, other thanin a sidecar or enclosed cab, shall be equipped withfootrests for the passenger.

No person shall operate any motorcycle with handle-bars so positioned that his hands, when upon thegrips, are above shoulder height when he is sitting astridethe vehicle seat with the vehicle in an upright position.

No minor shall operate or ride on a motorcycleunless he is wearing protective headgear, of a typethat is approved, securely fastened on his head. The


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standard for protective headgear shall meet or exceedthe "290.1-1971 standard" of the American NationalStandards Institute.

Any person operating a motorcycle or pedestrianvehicle (designed for use by a disabled person) shallhave the headlamps of the motorcycle or pedestrian

vehicle on at all times, including daylight hours.

B y gWhat you do before you start a trip goes a long way to-ward determining whether youll get there safely. Beforeany trip, a safe rider makes a point to:

wear the right gear;

become familiar with the motorcycle;

check the motorcycle equipment; and

be a responsible rider.

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Your gear is right if it protects you. In any crash, youhave a far better chance of avoiding serious injury if youwear: an approved helmet, face or eye protection andprotective clothing.

hlt Crashes are common, particularly among beginningriders, and one out of every five result in head or neckinjuries. Head injuries are just as severe as neck injuriesand far more common. Analyses also show head andneck injuries account for a majority of serious and fatal

injuries to motorcyclists and that, with few exceptions,such injuries are reduced by the proper wearing of anapproved helmet.

s lt-lat actAn approved helmet lets you see as far to the sides asnecessary. A study of more than 900 motorcycle crashes,where 40 percent of the riders wore helmets, found no casein which a helmet kept a rider from spotting danger.

Most crashes happen on short trips, less than five mileslong and just a few minutes after starting.

Most riders are riding slower than 30 mph when a crashoccurs. At these speeds, helmets can cut both the num-ber and the severity of head injuries by half.

No matter what the speed, helmeted riders are threetimes more likely to survive head injuries than thosenot wearing helmets at the time of the crash.

hlt lctnThere are two primary types of helmets, providing two

different levels of coverage: three-quarter and full face.Whichever you choose, you can maximize protection

by making sure it:

meets U.S. Department of Transportation and statestandards (Helmets with a label from the Snell Me-morial Foundation give you an added assurance ofquality.);

fits snugly all the way around; and

has no obvious defects such as cracks, loose paddingor frayed straps.

Whatever helmet you choose, keep it securely fastenedon your head when you ride. Otherwise its likely to flyoff before it gets a chance to protect you.

ey an ac ptctnA plastic, shatter resistant face shield can help protectyour whole face in a crash. It also protects you fromwind, dust, dirt, rain, insects and pebbles thrown upfrom cars ahead. These problems are distracting andcan be painful. If you have to deal with them, you cantdevote your full attention to the road.

Goggles protect your eyes, though they wont protect therest of your face like a face shield does. A windshield is

not a substitute for a face shield or goggles. Most wind-shields do not protect your eyes from the wind. Neitherwill eyeglasses or sunglasses. Glasses wont keep youreyes from watering, and they might blow off when youturn your head while riding.

Helmet types


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To be effective, eye or face shield protection must:

be free of scratches;

be resistant to penetration;

give a clear view to either side;

fasten securely, so it does not blow off;

permit air to pass through to reduce fogging; and

allow room for eyeglasses or sunglasses, if needed.

Tinted eye protection should not be worn at night orany other time when light is limited.

CltngThe right clothing protects you in a collision. It alsoprovides comfort, as well as protection from heat, cold,debris and hot and moving parts of the motorcycle.

Jackt an pantJacket and pants should cover arms and legs completely.They should fit snugly enough to keep from flappingin the wind, yet loosely enough to move freely. Leatheroffers the most protection. Sturdy synthetic materialprovides a lot of protection as well. Wear a jacket evenin warm weather to prevent dehydration. Many are de-signed to protect without getting you overheated, evenon summer days.

Bt Boots or shoes should be high and sturdy enough tocover your ankles and give them support. Soles shouldbe made of hard, durable slip-resistant material. Keepheels short so they do not catch on rough surfaces. Tucklaces so they wont catch on your motorcycle.

GlGloves allow a better grip and help protect your handsin a crash. Your gloves should be made of leather orsimilar durable material.

In cold or wet weather, your clothes should keep youwarm and dry as well. You cannot control a motorcyclewell if you are numb. Riding for long periods in coldweather can cause severe chill and fatigue. A winter

jacket should resist wind and fit snugly at the neck,wrists and waist. Good-quality rain suits designed formotorcycle riding resist tearing apart or ballooning upat high speeds.

Knw y tcyclThere are plenty of things on the highway that cancause you trouble. Your motorcycle should not be oneof them. To make sure that your motorcycle wont letyou down:

read owners manual first;

start with the right motorcycle for you;

be familiar with the motorcycle controls;

check the motorcycle before every ride;

keep it in safe riding condition between rides; and

avoid add-ons and modifications that make yourmotorcycle harder to handle.

T gt tcycl yFirst, make sure your motorcycle is right for you. Itshould fit you. Your feet should reach the ground whileyou are seated on the motorcycle. At minimum, yourstreet-legal motorcycle should have a headlight, taillightand brake light, front and rear brakes, turn signals, a

horn and two mirrors.

Bwng an lnngBorrowers and lenders of motorcycles beware. Crashesare fairly common among beginning riders, especiallyin the first months of riding.

Riding an unfamiliar motorcycle adds to the problem.If you borrow a motorcycle, get familiar with it in acontrolled area. And if you lend your motorcycle tofriends, make sure they are licensed and know how toride before allowing them out into traffic.

No matter how experienced you may be, ride extra care-fully on any motorcycle thats unfamiliar to you. Morethan half of all crashes occur on motorcycles ridden bythe operator for less than six months.

Gt ala wt t cntlMake sure you are completely familiar with the mo-torcycle before you take it out on the street. Be sure toreview the owners manual. This is particularly impor-tant if you are riding a borrowed motorcycle. If you are

going to use an unfamiliar motorcycle:make all of the checks you would on your own

motorcycle;

find out where everything is, particularly the turnsignals, horn, headlight switch, fuel-control valve,


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and engine cut-off switch (Find and operate theseitems without having to look for them.);

know the gear pattern, and work the throttle, clutch,and brakes a few times before you start riding (Allcontrols react a little differently); and

ride very cautiously and be aware of surroundings(Accelerate gently, take turns more slowly, and leaveextra room for stopping).

Cck y tcyclA motorcycle needs more frequent attention than a car.A minor technical failure in a car seldom l

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