Crashes, insurance and registration in Wyoming

By the end of this topic you can

• You can list your legal duties at a crash scene.
• You can say when a crash must be reported to police.
• You can state Wyoming's minimum liability insurance limits.
• You can explain when a vehicle must be registered.

What you need to know and understand

• You must stop at or near the scene of any crash you are involved in.
• Leaving the scene of a crash with injuries can mean up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000, plus a 1-year license revocation.
• Give your name, address and vehicle registration number, and show your license if asked.
• Minimum liability insurance: $25,000 per person injured, $50,000 per crash for injuries, and $20,000 for property damage.
• Proof of insurance must be carried in the vehicle at all times.
• Driving uninsured carries a fine of $500 to $1,500, up to 6 months in jail, or both.
• Vehicles are registered every year through your county treasurer's office.

At the scene: step by step

1. Stop at or as close to the scene as possible without blocking traffic more than necessary.
2. Check for injuries. Call for an ambulance and give reasonable help. Do not move an injured person unless there is danger of another crash.
3. Warn approaching traffic, for example with hazard lights.
4. Exchange names, addresses, license numbers, plate numbers and insurance company details. Collect witness names too.
5. Call police by the quickest means if anyone is hurt or killed, or if a vehicle is too damaged to drive normally and safely. Since July 2025 there is no longer a separate $1,000 damage threshold for this duty.
6. Stay until police arrive and have spoken to everyone involved.

If you hit a parked car or property

Stop right away. Either find the owner and give your name, address and vehicle registration number, or leave a securely attached note with those details. The manual also asks you to include your license number, the date and time and the damage, and then contact the nearest law enforcement agency.

Insurance and registration basics

• Keep proof of insurance in the vehicle. If you are stopped and cannot show it, you have 7 days to produce it.
• If you are in a crash and WYDOT cannot verify your insurance, your license can be suspended until you settle with the other party or post security.
• If you are suspended after an uninsured crash, you must also file an SR-22 insurance certificate and pay the reinstatement fee to get your license back.
• Register each year by the end of your registration month. After buying from a dealer you have 60 days; for most private transfers, 45 days.
• New residents must register their vehicles once they become Wyoming residents.

Common mistakes

• Driving away from a minor crash without exchanging details. It is a crime.
• Moving an injured person when there is no danger of another crash.
• Leaving your insurance card at home. Proof must be carried in the vehicle.
• Letting registration lapse past the end of your registration month.

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