Wyoming
Driver Information By State
Every state regulates driver's license eligibility of persons with certain medical conditions. The most common requirement for people with epilepsy is that they be seizure free for a specific period of time and submit a physician's evaluation of their ability to drive safely. Another common requirement is the periodic submission of medical reports, in some states for a specified period of time and in others for as long as the person remains licensed.
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| Law | Wyoming |
|---|---|
| DMV Appeal of License Denial | Yes |
| Doctors to Report Epilepsy | No |
| Periodic Medical Updates Required After Licensing | At discretion of Medical Advisory Board |
| Seizure-Free Period | No set seizure-free period |
Wyoming Driver Licensing Laws
Wyoming’s Department of Transportation Rules and Regulations requires license applicants to answer questions related to medical history within the past two years. Any affirmative answer to any of the medical questions may require a qualified doctor to complete the medical form provided by the department. 045-0005-1 WYO. CODE TRANSP. R. § 4(c) (2020). Upon receipt of a medical statement from a qualified medical professional that the person is afflicted with a disorder resulting in a loss, interruption, or lapse of consciousness and/or motor function, the individuals license shall be canceled. 045-0005-1 WYO. CODE TRANSP. R. § 16(a)(iv) (2020).
The Department will reconsider the denial or cancellation only after receiving notification from a qualified physician that the disorder no longer exists; or the affliction has been medically controlled. 045-0005-1 WYO. CODE TRANSP. R. § 16(a)(iv)(A-C) (2020). The Department, upon good cause, may require reexamination of licensees who may be unfit or unqualified to operate a motor vehicle safely. WYO. STAT. ANN. § 31-7-122 (2020). The Division may issue a license with restrictions appropriate to assure safe driving. WYO. STAT. ANN. § 31-7-117(a) (2020).
A person whose license is disqualified, suspended, revoked, canceled or denied has the right to a hearing or record review. The requests must be made in writing within twenty days of the date the Department has given notice of the intent to suspend, revoke, cancel or disqualify. 045-0005-1 WYO. CODE TRANSP. R. § 18-19 (2020). If a probationary license is denied or a record review adversely affected the licensee, the individual is entitled to appeal to the Office of Administrative Hearings in writing within twenty days of notice. 045-0005-1 WYO. CODE TRANSP. R. § 22 (2020).
Commercial Driving
Wyoming has adopted the federal Department of Transportation’s medical criteria for issuing commercial drivers licenses with some exceptions, applicants are required to self declare if they are exempt or nonexempt interstate status. 045-0005-1 WYO. CODE TRANSP. R. § 4, 6 (2020). If a person provides enough medical information to establish that they are controlled, and submits a doctor's recommendation, a person with epilepsy may be licensed to drive commercial vehicles within the state. WYO. STAT. ANN. § 31-7-305 (2020). The same evidence is necessary to receive a license to drive a passenger carrying vehicle. WYO. STAT. ANN. § 31-7-114(e)-(g) (2020).
Wyoming Identification Card
Any Wyoming resident may be issued an identification card by the department of revenue and taxation. The applicant must provide documentary evidence of their identity. WYO. STAT. ANN. § 31-8-101 (2020). Identification cards are given for a fee of $10.00. However, if an applicant for an identification card has had their license cancelled for medical reasons, the card is issued free of charge. WYO. STAT. ANN. § 31-8-104 (2020).
Wyoming Reporting
There are no provisions requiring physicians to report patients who have been treated for or diagnosed as having epilepsy to a central state agency.
© 2020 Epilepsy Foundation. All rights reserved. This summary was developed for informational purposes by the Epilepsy Foundation and reflects a review of data available as of August 2020. Information is subject to change. This summary is not a substitute for legal advice. For further information, please consult your state Department of Motor Vehicles.