How to Get Your Driver's License Back After a Wyoming DUI Conviction

 

In Wyoming, you will be given a driver’s license suspension for a specified period of time after a DUI conviction, which is also sometimes referred to as a DWUI. The length will depend on how many past Wyoming DUI convictions you have, your blood alcohol level, and other factors. Once your suspension time has been served, there are steps you must take to get your driving privileges back, so you can drive legally again.

 

Driver’s License Reinstatement in Wyoming: The Process Explained

 

The fee for reinstatement is $50. Also, the suspension period must have ended, and you cannot have any additional suspendable offenses pending. If you are required to file an SR-22 insurance form, you must do so. You may also be required to participate in the ignition interlock device program.

 

You can pay the fee in person at your local driver exam office. You can also pay by mail to WYDOT-Driver Services, 5300 Bishop Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82009-3340. The check must include your full name and driver license number and/or date of birth. Or you can pay the fee via credit card by phone: (307) 777-4810.

 

SR-22 Insurance Form: What Is It?

 

An SR-22 insurance form provides proof of financial responsibility. It states that you have the minimum liability insurance coverage required by the state of Wyoming for DUI offenders. You can make sure this is the case by contacting your insurance provider. They can make any adjustments necessary, and then they can file the SR-22 insurance form with Wyoming. You must maintain this coverage for however long it is required, or the insurance company will report the cancellation to Wyoming and your driver’s license will be suspended again. You should also know that your car insurance rate is likely to go up double or triple your current rates.

 

Probationary Driver’s License: How Do You Get One?

 

You may be able to drive before your suspension period is up. If you are approved for a probationary driver’s license, you will be allowed to drive in specific, limited circumstances, such as to and from work. In order to qualify, you will need to show that you have no other transportation available to you, such as buses or a family member, and you will face losing your job as a result. You will need to make the request for a probationary license in writing and pay a $15 fee for the initial appraisal. If your conditions are accepted, you will be sent application forms which you must fill out and mail in along with a $25 probationary license fee within 35 days. You will also need to file an SR-22 form. In most cases, if your driver’s license is revoked, you will not be eligible, and you may have to have an alcohol evaluation with an approved counselor in order to qualify.

 

How Do You Learn More about Wyoming Driver’s License Reinstatement?

 

The requirements are different for every case, and sometimes you may be confused about what you need to do or when you are able to legally drive again. You may need to provide evidence that you do not pose a risk to the public. And if you have a case that involves a fatality or a very high blood level, or if you have multiple past DUI convictions, the process can also be more complicated. That’s why many people work with a Wyoming DUI lawyer to ensure that they follow the procedures correctly and get their driver’s license back as quickly as possible. You can also contact the Wyoming Department of Transportation directly to ask questions about your case.