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Wyoming Teen Driver Penalties: Curfew, Passenger and Ticket Suspensions

informational·how to guide·Published May 19, 2026

What happens if a teen breaks the rules of a Wyoming permit or license?

A teen who breaks the passenger or 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. limits of a Wyoming intermediate permit loses the permit for 30 days. A teen with a restricted (hardship) license is suspended for 90 days after a first moving violation conviction and one year after a later one. A driver under 21 at an alcohol concentration of 0.02% or more is suspended for 90 days on a first offense.

Where these Wyoming penalties come from

The penalties come from the Wyoming Statutes, title 31 (sections 31-5-234, 31-7-105, 31-7-110, 31-7-117, 31-7-128, 31-7-129 and 31-7-134) and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) guide A Guide to Driving Privilege Withdrawals. The exception form and seat rules are on the WYDOT learner permit page. The WYDOT "Rules of the Road" Class C manual (2021) and the WYDOT Summary of Traffic Law Changes 2026 add the moving violation definition and the speeding record rules. This guide is current as of 2026. Confirm the rules with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (dot.state.wy.us) before you drive.

Wyoming teen driver penalties at a glance

Wyoming teen driver penalties at a glance
Driver	Violation	Penalty
Intermediate permit holder	More than one non-family passenger under 18, or driving outside 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., without an exception	30-day permit suspension
Restricted (hardship) license holder	Conviction for a moving violation	90 days for a first conviction, one year for a later one (WYDOT guide)
Restricted (hardship) license holder	Driving outside the hours, radius or hardship use of the license	A misdemeanor; WYDOT may cancel, suspend or revoke the license after a chance for a hearing
Any driver	Fourth moving violation within 12 months	90-day suspension (WYDOT guide)
Driver under 21	Alcohol concentration of 0.02% or more	A misdemeanor with a fine of up to $750; 90-day suspension for a first offense, six months for a repeat
Driver under 19	Conviction for possession or use of alcohol or a controlled substance	90-day suspension; six months if there was another conviction in the past 12 months

What happens when an intermediate permit holder breaks the limits?

By Wyoming law, WYDOT shall suspend an intermediate permit for 30 days when the holder breaks its limits. The holder may carry no more than one passenger under 18 who is not immediate family, every occupant must wear a seat belt, and driving is allowed only from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. A licensed driver 18 or older with the teen lifts the passenger and hours limits (WYDOT says in the front seat). A signed exception form covers one event, not every drive, and the teen must show it if stopped. Check the free question page on the intermediate passenger limit and see Wyoming intermediate permit rules for each exception.

Records and traffic stops after a 30-day intermediate suspension

The suspension does not go on the regular driving record that WYDOT keeps.
WYDOT keeps these records separately. The public cannot inspect them; law enforcement can.
An officer cannot stop a vehicle only because of a passenger or hours violation. The officer can still stop it for another reason.

What happens when a teen on a restricted license gets a ticket?

A restricted (hardship) license allows driving only from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., within 50 miles of home, at the direction of a parent or guardian, and only for the hardship on the license. After a conviction for a moving violation, the law says WYDOT shall suspend the license and any other license or permit. The law allows 90 days for a first conviction and one year for a later one; the WYDOT guide applies both. A moving violation is an act of control, or lack of control, while the vehicle moves that ends in a conviction. A separate guide on the hardship license for 14-year-olds explains who qualifies.

How many tickets lead to a suspension for any Wyoming driver?

WYDOT says a driver may have up to three moving violations within 12 months. The fourth brings a 90-day suspension, and each more violation within 12 months of the last three adds another 90 days. The date of the offense sets the 12 months. Wyoming law also lets WYDOT suspend a repeated violator for up to 12 months.

Alcohol and suspended-license penalties for drivers under 21

A driver under 21 drives, or is in actual physical control of a vehicle, with an alcohol concentration of 0.02% or more

It is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $750. The law sets a 90-day suspension for a first offense, and six months after an earlier under-21 alcohol violation or a DWUI conviction within two years. The free question page on the under-21 alcohol concentration checks the limit.

A driver drives while the license is suspended, revoked or canceled

It is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $750, up to six months in jail, or both.

A driver under 21 drives during a suspension for an under-21 alcohol conviction

The law and the WYDOT guide give a 30-day license suspension instead of jail.

How to get driving back after a Wyoming suspension

1
Read the notice
Before WYDOT suspends a license, it must tell the driver in writing of the right to ask for a hearing. The driver has 20 days from the notice to ask, or the chance for a hearing is lost.
2
Ask about a probationary license
For a moving violation suspension, WYDOT says a driver can get one if there was none in the past five years. Send a written request for a record review with a $15 fee. If you qualify, return the paperwork with a $25 fee.
3
Wait out the suspension
WYDOT may not issue or renew a license while the license is suspended in Wyoming or in any other state.
4
Pay the reinstatement fee
The law sets the reinstatement fee after a suspension or revocation at $50, unless a hearing examiner or a court reverses the action.

Key takeaways

An intermediate permit is suspended for 30 days for a passenger or 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. violation. The record stays separate and cannot raise insurance.
A restricted (hardship) license is suspended for 90 days after a first moving violation conviction and for one year after a later one.
Any driver faces a 90-day suspension on the fourth moving violation within 12 months, WYDOT says.
A driver under 21 at 0.02% alcohol or more faces a fine of up to $750 and a 90-day suspension for a first offense.
Next step: practice the Wyoming rules on the free Wyoming Class C practice test.

Wyoming teen driver penalties: common questions

Will an intermediate permit suspension raise our car insurance in Wyoming?

No. Wyoming law says a 30-day intermediate permit suspension, and the records about it, cannot be the basis for a higher insurance premium or a canceled policy for the teen or the parents. The suspension also stays off the regular driving record that WYDOT keeps.

Does an under-21 alcohol suspension stay on my Wyoming record?

Not for life. The law keeps these records separate from the regular record, and they cannot be the basis for a higher insurance premium. WYDOT expunges the record when the driver turns 21. If the license is still suspended at 21, the record is expunged when the suspension ends and the $50 reinstatement fee is paid.

Can a minor in possession charge suspend a Wyoming license?

Yes. When a driver under 19 is convicted under a law on the possession or use of alcohol or a controlled substance, Wyoming law says the license is suspended for 90 days. It is six months if there was another such conviction in the past 12 months. The record is expunged 12 months after the conviction.

What if my teen has no license yet and is caught drinking and driving?

A person under 21 with no license who drives at 0.02% alcohol or more may not drive, and WYDOT may not issue a license or a learner's permit, for the same time as a suspension: 90 days for a first offense, or six months for a repeat.

Does every speeding ticket count toward a Wyoming suspension?

No. WYDOT's 2026 summary says some speeding tickets do not go on the record. At a 65 mph limit, 66 to 79 mph does not go on the record, but 80 mph or more does and counts toward a suspension. Speeding in a school zone or a construction zone always goes on the record.