DUI and Impaired Driving Laws in Wyoming Flashcards

In Wyoming, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for non-commercial drivers over age 21?

Answer: 0.08%

Wyoming's legal BAC limit for drivers 21 and older is 0.08%; driving at or above this level constitutes a DUI offense.

For drivers under 21 years old, Wyoming enforces a 'zero tolerance' BAC limit of:

Answer: 0.02%

Wyoming's zero tolerance law sets a 0.02% BAC limit for drivers under 21, which is essentially zero given normal testing margins.

What is Wyoming's 'implied consent' law?

Answer: By driving in Wyoming, you consent to chemical testing for alcohol/drugs if lawfully arrested

Wyoming's implied consent law means that by driving in the state, you automatically consent to BAC or drug testing if an officer has probable cause to arrest you for DUI.

A first-offense DUI conviction in Wyoming can result in:

Answer: Up to 6 months in jail, fines up to $750, and license suspension

A first DUI offense in Wyoming carries up to 6 months in jail, fines up to $750, and a 90-day license suspension.

If you refuse a chemical BAC test after a DUI arrest in Wyoming, your license will be:

Answer: Suspended for a minimum of 6 months independent of the DUI case outcome

Refusing a chemical test in Wyoming results in an automatic minimum 6-month license suspension, separate from any DUI criminal proceedings.

Which of the following correctly describes a DUI Per Se offense in Wyoming?

Answer: Having a BAC of 0.08% or higher, regardless of whether driving appeared impaired

DUI Per Se means the BAC measurement alone (0.08%+) is sufficient for a DUI charge — no additional evidence of impaired driving is required.