Your Phone Behind the Wheel
W.S. 31-5-237 — no writing, sending or reading texts on a handheld device while driving
No one operates a motor vehicle on a public street or highway while using a handheld electronic wireless communication device to write, send or read a text based communication.
Who handles this in Wyoming: Wyoming State Bar, attorney referrals; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wyoming directory.
- The rule does not apply while the vehicle is lawfully parked.
- It does not apply to contacting an emergency response vehicle, or to entering a number or name to make or receive a call.
- It does not apply to voice operated or hands free technology.
A violation is a misdemeanor with a fine of up to $75.
Sources for this section (1)
- W.S. 31-5-237 — Use of handheld electronic wireless communication devices for electronic messaging prohibited; exceptions; penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wyoming attorney.