Under 21 and Driving
W.S. 31-5-234 — 0.02 is the limit under twenty-one, and a fine of up to $750
A person younger than twenty-one does not drive or have physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.02 or more, or 0.02 or more within two hours after a lawful arrest from a valid traffic stop.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
A conviction is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $750, and a second within one year brings jail. Prosecution under this section bars prosecution for the same conduct under the underage alcohol section.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 31-5-234 — Unlawful operation of vehicle by youthful driver with detectable alcohol concentration; penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.