SR-22 Insurance in Wyoming
When Wyoming requires an SR-22 (or similar) certificate of insurance, how long you must keep it, and what happens if it lapses.
Short answer: After a conviction for driving uninsured, the Department of Transportation requires the person to file and maintain proof of financial responsibility (such as an SR-22 certificate) for three years; Wyo. Stat. § 31-4-103(c)
| SR-22 filing | After a conviction for driving uninsured, the Department of Transportation requires the person to file and maintain proof of financial responsibility (such as an SR-22 certificate) for three years; failing to provide it within 30 days after notice results in suspension of the driver's license. Source: Wyo. Stat. § 31-4-103(c) |
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| Driving without insurance | Driving or allowing the operation of a vehicle without required insurance is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine of $500 to $1,500, or both. For a second or later violation, the judge must order the registration and plates surrendered to the county treasurer until all obligations are met. After a conviction, the person must file and keep proof of financial responsibility for three years; failing to file within 30 days of notice leads to license suspension. The judge may also order a driver who fails to show proof to pay restitution. Source: Wyo. Stat. § 31-4-103 |
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FAQ
When do you need an SR-22 in Wyoming, and for how long?
After a conviction for driving uninsured, the Department of Transportation requires the person to file and maintain proof of financial responsibility (such as an SR-22 certificate) for three years; failing to provide it within 30 days after notice results in suspension of the driver's license.
What is the penalty for driving without insurance in Wyoming?
Driving or allowing the operation of a vehicle without required insurance is a misdemeanor punishable by up to six months in jail, a fine of $500 to $1,500, or both. For a second or later violation, the judge must order the registration and plates surrendered to the county treasurer until all obligations are met. After a conviction, the person must file and keep proof of financial responsibility for three years; failing to file within 30 days of notice leads to license suspension. The judge may also order a driver who fails to show proof to pay restitution.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.