Wyoming traffic tickets
Points, traffic school, deadlines and what a ticket does to your insurance in Wyoming.
What will my ticket really cost? Check my points
What kind of ticket did you get?
- Speeding
- School zone
- Red light
- Stop sign
- Texting
- No insurance
- Expired registration
- Seat belt
- School bus
- Failure to yield
- Parking
Which court is on your ticket?
One statewide schedule sets most fines. Pick the court named on your ticket.
Wyoming county courts
Phone, pay-online link and traffic school steps for 5 courts. Tap a county to open it.
Campbell County307-682-2190Pays online
Campbell County Circuit Court (Gillette). Fines follow the Wyoming statewide schedule.
- Address
- 500 South Gillette Avenue, Suite 2200, Gillette, WY 82716
- Phone
- 307-682-2190
Fremont County307-332-3239Pays online
Fremont County Circuit Court (Lander and Riverton). Fines follow the Wyoming statewide schedule.
- Address
- 450 North 2nd Street, Room 230, Lander, WY 82520
- Phone
- 307-332-3239
Laramie County307-633-4298Pays online
Laramie County Circuit Court (Cheyenne). Fines follow the Wyoming statewide schedule.
- Address
- 309 West 20th Street, Room 2300, Cheyenne, WY 82001
- Phone
- 307-633-4298
Natrona County307-235-9266Pays online
Natrona County Circuit Court (Casper). Fines follow the Wyoming statewide schedule.
- Address
- 115 North Center, Suite 400, Casper, WY 82601
- Phone
- 307-235-9266
Sweetwater County307-922-5220Pays online
Sweetwater County Circuit Court (Rock Springs). Fines follow the Wyoming statewide schedule.
- Address
- 50140C US Hwy 191 South, Suite 200, Rock Springs, WY 82901
- Phone
- 307-922-5220
What are your options with a Wyoming ticket?
Paying is the fastest route, and it usually puts the ticket on your record. Here is every route Wyoming offers, and what each one changes.
What does the Wyoming state schedule charge for speeding?
Most bond amounts already include $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee.[3]
Every fine on the Wyoming schedule (27)
| Ticket | You pay |
|---|---|
| Speeding, 1–5 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1 to 5 mph over on an interstate, state highway or rural road$5 for each mph over, up to $25. | $0 + $5 per mph over 0, up to $25[3] |
| Speeding, 6–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 6 to 10 mph over on an interstate, state highway or rural road$107 at 6 over to $115 at 10 over. | $105 + $2 per mph over 5[3] |
| Speeding, 11–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11 to 20 mph over on an interstate, state highway or rural road$125 at 11 over to $170 at 20 over. | $120 + $5 per mph over 10[3] |
| Speeding, 21+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21 or more mph over on an interstate, state highway or rural road$175 at 21 over, then $5 more for each extra mph. | $170 + $5 per mph over 20[3] |
| Speeding, 1–5 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1 to 5 mph over in a town or construction zone$67 at 1 over to $75 at 5 over. | $65 + $2 per mph over 0[3] |
| Speeding, 6–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 6 to 10 mph over in a town or construction zone$122 at 6 over to $150 at 10 over. | $115 + $7 per mph over 5[3] |
| Speeding, 11–20 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11 to 20 mph over in a town or construction zone$177 at 11 over to $240 at 20 over. | $170 + $7 per mph over 10[3] |
| Speeding, 21+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 21 or more mph over in a town or construction zone$277 at 21 over, then $7 more for each extra mph. | $270 + $7 per mph over 20[3] |
| School zone speeding, 1–5 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 1 to 5 mph over in a school zone$52 at 1 over to $60 at 5 over. | $50 + $2 per mph over 0[3] |
| School zone speeding, 6–10 mph overPrinted as: Speeding 6 to 10 mph over in a school zone$180 at 6 over to $220 at 10 over. | $170 + $10 per mph over 5[3] |
| School zone speeding, 11+ mph overPrinted as: Speeding 11 or more mph over in a school zone$285 at 11 over, then $10 more for each extra mph. | $275 + $10 per mph over 10[3] |
| Driving too fast for conditionsBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $250[3] |
| Disobeying a traffic signalBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $150[3] |
| Running a stop signBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $150[3] |
| Disobeying a traffic control deviceBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $150[3] |
| Failing to yield entering an intersectionBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $100[3] |
| Failing to yield to a pedestrian in a crosswalkBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $100[3] |
| Failing to yield to an emergency vehicleBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $150[3] |
| Failing to slow down or move over for a stopped emergency vehicleBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $250[3] |
| Passing a stopped school busBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $450[3] |
| Following too closelyBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $100[3] |
| Careless drivingBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $250[3] |
| Texting or reading messages on a handheld device while driving | $105[3] |
| Driving without insurance, first offenseA conviction also brings a license suspension until you file an SR-22. | $570[3][2] |
| Not displaying valid plates or registration tabsBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $100[3] |
| Expired temporary permit or improper registrationBond amount, including $20 court costs, a $40 court automation fee and a $10 civil legal services fee. | $150[3] |
| Driver not wearing a seat beltA passenger over 12 without a belt is $10. | $25[3] |
How many points is each Wyoming ticket?
Wyoming counts moving violation convictions instead of points.[2]
Commercial driver? Points and disqualifications work differently. How tickets affect a CDL →
When can you lose your license?
- 4th moving violation in 12 months (within 12 months)[2]
- Reckless driving[2]
- Driving without insurance[2]
Full wording of each rule
- 4th moving violation in 12 months: license suspended for 90 days. Each more moving violation within 12 months of the last three adds another 90 days.
- Reckless driving: 90 days for a first offense and 6 months for a second within 5 years. A third is a revocation.
- Driving without insurance: suspended until you file an SR-22.
Getting your license back after a suspension costs $50 in Wyoming, before any course or court costs.[2]
Drivers under 21
A driver with a restricted class (RC) license is suspended for 90 days after the first moving violation and for 1 year after the second. A driver under 21 with a blood alcohol level of 0.02 or more is suspended for 90 days.[2]
Can traffic school keep a ticket off your record in Wyoming?
In Wyoming it depends on the court. Some courts offer a driving course or deferral that keeps a ticket off your record, so ask the court named on your ticket before you pay.
Is it worth it for your ticket? Get a yes or no →
Do school and work zones cost more?
School zones
School zone speeding has its own higher bond. It starts at $52 and reaches $180 at 6 over and $285 at 11 over, then rises $10 per mph.[3]
Work zones
Construction zones use the same higher bond as towns. It starts at $67 and rises $7 per mph from 6 over.[3]
When is your ticket due?
- Date on noticePay or respondset by the court[3][2]
Details
Appear in court or post and forfeit the bond. If you miss it: The court tells WYDOT about the open ticket and your license is suspended until you deal with it.
What happens if you don't respond
If you don't appear or pay by the court date, the court reports the open ticket to WYDOT. Your license is suspended until the court confirms the ticket is handled and you pay the $50 reinstatement fee. This also applies to drivers from other compact states.[2][3]
Work out your exact dates → · Already missed it?
Will an out-of-state ticket follow you home?
- Shares convictions with other states (Driver License Compact)Yes[1]
- Can suspend you over unpaid out-of-state tickets (Nonresident Violator Compact)Yes[1]
Wyoming belongs to both the Driver License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact. An unpaid Wyoming ticket can lead to a suspension for residents and for drivers from other compact states.[1][2]
How out-of-state tickets work →
How much will it raise your insurance in Wyoming?
One speeding ticket raised a full-coverage premium by about 26% on average in Wyoming[1], from a clean-record average of $1,572 a year.[1] If that increase stays for three years, that's about $1,226 on top of the fine.
Averages from ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026, not a quote. Insurers differ, and many look back three to five years.
Where are the official pages?
What else do people ask?
How do points work in Wyoming?
Wyoming counts moving violation convictions instead of points. You can have up to three in 12 months, counted by offense date. The fourth brings a 90-day suspension.
Will an out-of-state ticket follow me home to Wyoming?
Wyoming is a member of the Driver License Compact, so convictions in other member states are reported to Wyoming. Wyoming belongs to both the Driver License Compact and the Nonresident Violator Compact. An unpaid Wyoming ticket can lead to a suspension for residents and for drivers from other compact states.
How much does a speeding ticket raise insurance in Wyoming?
About 26% on average for full coverage, according to ValuePenguin State of Auto Insurance in 2026. Your insurer's rate can differ a lot from the average.
Sources
Wyoming law and DMV sources (5)
- AAMVA DLC/NRVC Member Joinder Dates (rev. April 2026), AAMVA.
- A Guide to Driving Privilege Withdrawals, Wyoming Department of Transportation.
- Uniform Bail and Forfeiture Schedules, Appendix I to Rule 3.1, Wyo. R. Cr. P. (revised September 22, 2026), Wyoming Supreme Court.
- Payments, Wyoming Judicial Branch.
- Circuit Courts, Wyoming Judicial Branch.
Insurance sources (4)
- State of Auto Insurance in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- Car Insurance Rate Increases with a Speeding Ticket in 2026, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Does a DUI Affect Your Auto Insurance Rates in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).
- How Much Will My Car Insurance Rates Go Up After a Crash in 2026?, ValuePenguin (LendingTree).