045-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-26 - Ignition Interlock Restricted Licenses

(a) Requirements.

(i) Ignition interlock restricted licenses shall not be issued to individuals holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) or who are otherwise ineligible by statute to hold an ignition interlock restricted license.

(ii) An application for an ignition interlock restricted license shall be made only after the Department receives a disposition from a court of an alcohol related conviction for W.S. 31-5-233, W.S. 31-5-234, or other law prohibiting driving while under the influence as defined in W.S. 31-5-233(a)(v).

(iii) Persons required to apply for an ignition interlock restricted license according to W.S. 31-7-402(e) and residing in another state may meet the ignition interlock license requirement by completing the Department's ignition interlock program as long as the Department's terms are met for the period required by Wyoming law.

(iv) Applications for ignition interlock restricted licenses shall be made if the Department receives notice from the 24/7 administrator, pursuant to W.S. 31-7-502(b), that a person has failed to comply with the 24/7 Sobriety Program requirements or otherwise ceases to participate in the program before completing it after being given the opportunity to pursue the administrative procedures provided by W.S. 31-7-105.

(b) License Restrictions. When eligible applicants complete all requirements for an ignition interlock restricted license and provide the Department with a certificate of installation from the ignition interlock service provider, the Department may issue the license if the applicant is otherwise eligible. Such licenses shall contain:

(i) An expiration date with a period not to exceed five years; and

(ii) The restriction IIR on the license, which states: "Must operate a vehicle equipped with an approved Ignition Interlock Device."

(c) Fees.

(i) Applicants shall pay any required reinstatement fees upon ignition interlock restricted license issuance and provide proof of financial responsibility.

(ii) In addition to any required reinstatement fees, applicants shall pay $100. This fee does not pertain to any ignition interlock restricted license applicant who qualifies as an indigent person as allowed in Section 26(d).

(iii) Persons applying for removal of the ignition interlock restriction after completing a revocation period shall meet the requirements of preceding Section 16(a) of these rules before removal of the ignition interlock restriction.

(d) Indigent Persons. Indigent persons may be eligible for partial payment by the Department. All the following shall apply:

(i) Anyone requesting assistance under W.S. 31-7-401(b)(vii) at the time of application shall be an active participant in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) of the Wyoming Department of Family Services at the time of installation.

(ii) After complying with Section 26(d) of this rule, an individual may receive reimbursement from the Department for:

(A) One half the installation cost if presented with a receipt from the ignition interlock service provider for the individual's total costs; and

(B) One half the monthly service fee costs if presented with a receipt from the ignition interlock service provider for the individual's total costs.

(iii) Receipts for reimbursement shall be processed through the Department's Financial Services Program for payment to the individual.

(iv) The individual shall remain an active participant with the Department of Family Services to receive reimbursement.

(v) Eligibility for reimbursement shall continue while the individual remains an active participant in SNAP with the Wyoming Department of Family Services.

(vi) When the Department becomes aware of an individual's ineligibility, the Department shall notify the individual of such ineligibility.

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045-1 Wyo. Code R. §§ 1-26

Amended, Eff. 12/5/2016. Amended, Eff. 7/2/2024.