WY DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: How long does Wyoming retain a conviction for a DUI on a driver's record?
- 3 years
- 5 years
- 10 years (Correct answer)
- Permanently
Correct answer: 10 years
Wyoming retains DUI convictions on a driver's record for 10 years.
Question 2: Which Wyoming agency is responsible for maintaining official driver records?
- Wyoming Highway Patrol
- Wyoming Department of Transportation (Correct answer)
- Wyoming Department of Revenue
- Wyoming Secretary of State
Correct answer: Wyoming Department of Transportation
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) maintains official driver license and vehicle records.
Question 3: What is required to obtain a certified copy of your Wyoming driving record?
- Only your name and date of birth
- A court order
- A completed request form and applicable fee (Correct answer)
- A notarized letter from your employer
Correct answer: A completed request form and applicable fee
A completed request form and applicable fee are required to obtain a certified Wyoming driving record.
Question 4: Which of the following events triggers an automatic review of a Wyoming driver's record?
- Changing your address
- Accumulating 12 or more demerit points (Correct answer)
- Renewing your license online
- Purchasing a new vehicle
Correct answer: Accumulating 12 or more demerit points
Accumulating 12 or more demerit points within a 12-month period triggers an automatic review and possible suspension.
Question 5: What information is typically NOT included on a Wyoming certified driving record?
- Traffic convictions
- License suspensions
- Medical diagnosis details (Correct answer)
- Accident involvements
Correct answer: Medical diagnosis details
Medical diagnosis details are protected health information and are not included on a standard driving record.
Question 6: If a Wyoming vehicle is sold, how many days does the seller have to notify WYDOT?
- 5 days
- 10 days
- 15 days (Correct answer)
- 30 days
Correct answer: 15 days
Wyoming sellers must notify WYDOT within 15 days of selling a vehicle to remove liability.
Question 7: A Wyoming driver's abstract differs from a certified driving record in that an abstract:
- Includes more detail than a certified record
- Is an unofficial summary used for personal reference (Correct answer)
- Can only be requested by law enforcement
- Contains vehicle title history
Correct answer: Is an unofficial summary used for personal reference
A driving abstract is an unofficial summary, while a certified record carries legal weight and an official seal.
WY DMV Driver and Vehicle Records 2
How long does Wyoming retain a conviction for a DUI on a driver's record?