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DUI and Impaired Driving Laws in Wyoming Flashcards

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  1. Open container laws in Wyoming prohibit drivers from:

    Answer: Having an open or partially consumed alcoholic beverage accessible in the passenger compartment

    Wyoming prohibits any open or partially consumed alcohol container that is accessible in the passenger compartment while a vehicle is on a public road.

  2. A DUI conviction in Wyoming that causes serious bodily injury to another person is charged as:

    Answer: Aggravated vehicular assault — a felony

    When a DUI results in serious bodily injury to another person in Wyoming, the charge escalates to aggravated vehicular assault, a felony offense.

  3. What is the primary purpose of Wyoming's 24/7 Sobriety Program?

    Answer: To require repeat DUI offenders to submit to twice-daily alcohol testing as a condition of staying out of jail

    The 24/7 Sobriety Program requires participants (usually repeat offenders) to test twice daily for alcohol as an alternative to incarceration.

  4. How does Wyoming handle DUI arrests of drivers from other states?

    Answer: The DUI is reported to the driver's home state through the Driver License Compact

    Wyoming participates in the Driver License Compact, which means DUI convictions are shared with the driver's home state and can affect their license there.

  5. Field sobriety tests (FSTs) used by Wyoming law enforcement primarily measure:

    Answer: Physical and cognitive impairment through divided-attention tasks

    FSTs like the walk-and-turn and one-leg-stand measure your ability to perform divided-attention tasks, which are compromised by alcohol or drug impairment.

  6. After a DUI conviction, a Wyoming driver must typically complete which program before license reinstatement?

    Answer: A substance abuse evaluation and any recommended treatment or education program

    Wyoming requires DUI offenders to complete a substance abuse evaluation and comply with any recommended treatment before their license can be reinstated.