Suspensions, revocations and reinstatement

Key points

1. Up to 3 moving violations in 12 months are allowed; a fourth brings a suspension notice.

   Source: Handbook p. 24

   “You are allowed up to three moving violations within a 12-month period. Upon receipt of conviction for a fourth moving violation, you will be notified that your driving privilege will be suspended.”
   Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 24

2. Each additional moving violation in the 12 months adds another 90 day suspension.

   Source: Handbook p. 24

   “Each additional moving violation received within a 12-month period will cause an additional 90-day suspension.”
   Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 24

3. A third reckless driving conviction within 5 years brings a 1 year revocation.

   Source: Handbook p. 23

   “Third or subsequent offense (within five years) Length of revocation: One year.”
   Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 23

4. A court conviction for no liability insurance means suspension until an SR-22 is filed.

   Source: Handbook p. 25

   “This is a result of a conviction in court of not having liability insurance. Length of suspension: Until an SR-22 insurance form has been filed with the department.”
   Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 25

5. Lending your license or using someone else's can bring a 90 day suspension.

   Source: Handbook p. 25

   “These actions may result in the cancellation of the card, and/or a 90-day suspension for the person using or lending the driver’s license or ID card.”
   Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 25

6. Driving while suspended brings a 30 day suspension for drivers under 21.

   Source: Handbook p. 26

   “This results in a 30-day suspension of your driving privileges if you are under 21 years of age.”
   Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 26

7. A probationary license is available only once in 5 years.

   Source: Handbook p. 27

   “You can only be issued one probationary driver’s license in a five-year period”
   Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 27

8. The usual reinstatement fee is $50.

   Source: Handbook p. 27

   “Generally, the reinstatement fee for suspensions is $50.”
   Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 27

9. A revocation cancels your license, and you must go through a driver investigation to be relicensed.

   Source: Handbook p. 27

   “A revocation cancels your driver license, and you must go through a driver investigation to be re-licensed once the revocation is over.”
   Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 27

10. Proof of financial responsibility must be kept for 3 years.

    Source: Handbook p. 28

    “Proof of financial responsibility must be maintained for three years from the date it is required.”
    Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Handbook p. 28

Numbers to know

3 questions from the Wyoming practice test

1. 1. How many moving violations may a Wyoming driver have in 12 months before a suspension?

   1. One
   2. Up to three; a fourth conviction brings a suspension notice
   3. Five
   4. There is no limit
   Show answer

   Up to three; a fourth conviction brings a suspension notice. You are allowed up to three moving violations within a 12 month period. Upon receipt of a conviction for a fourth moving violation you will be notified that your driving privilege will be suspended for 90 days, and each additional moving violation within the 12 months adds another 90 day suspension. The date of the offense, not the conviction, sets the 12 month window.

2. 2. A Wyoming driver is convicted of a third reckless driving offense within five years. What happens?

   1. A 90-day suspension with limited privileges available
   2. A warning letter
   3. A one-year revocation with no limited driving privileges
   4. A six-month suspension
   Show answer

   A one-year revocation with no limited driving privileges. A third or later reckless driving offense within five years brings a one-year revocation, and no limited driving privileges are available. Reinstatement requires an SR-22, the reinstatement fee, and passing a re-examination of driving ability. A 90-day suspension is the first offense and six months the second. Wyoming lists no warning letter for reckless driving. Because it is a revocation, the driver must also go through a driver investigation before being relicensed.

3. 3. For how long must proof of financial responsibility generally remain in force when Wyoming requires it?

   1. Six months
   2. Three years
   3. One year
   4. Ten years
   Show answer

   Three years. The SR-22 section says proof of financial responsibility must be maintained for three years from the date it is required. That period is tied to the requirement date, not merely to the day a driver receives a notice or changes insurers. One year and six months understate the obligation, while ten years adds a condition not stated in this passage. If an insurer cancels the filing, the department must be notified, so keeping coverage active is part of the obligation.

Source: the Wyoming Rules of the Road Driver License Manual, Losing the Privilege to Drive. This lesson is a plain English summary, not the law itself; where it differs, the manual and the statute govern. Last checked 2026-09-27.