045-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-26

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 1-26 - Ignition Interlock Restricted Licenses

(a) An ignition interlock restricted license shall not be issued to any person holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) or who is otherwise ineligible by statute to have an ignition interlock restricted license.

(b) Anyone applying for an ignition interlock restricted license must complete an application provided by the Department. For offenses on or after July 1, 2009, an application for an ignition interlock restricted license shall be made only after the Department has received and entered a disposition from a court of an alcohol related conviction for W.S. 31-5-233 or W.S. 31-5-234.

(c) When an eligible applicant has completed all requirements for an ignition interlock restricted license, and has provided 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 license shall contain:

  • (i) An expiration date with a period not to exceed 4 years.
  • (ii) The restriction IIR on the license, which states: "Must operate a vehicle equipped with an approved Ignition Interlock Device."

(d) The applicant shall pay any required reinstatement fees at the time the ignition interlock restricted license is issued and provide proof of financial responsibility.

  • (i) In addition to any required reinstatement fees, the applicant will be required to pay a fee of $100.
  • (ii) This fee does not apply to any person applying for an ignition interlock restricted license who has qualified as an indigent person as allowed in subsection (f) of this section.

(e) Any person applying for removal of the ignition interlock restriction after completing a revocation period must meet the requirements of preceding Section 16, Subsection (b) of this chapter of rules and regulations before the ignition interlock restriction can be removed.

(f) 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 food stamp program of the Wyoming Department of Family Services at the time of installation.
  • (ii) After an individual has complied with section 33(c) of this rule, the Department may reimburse the individual one half the cost of installation if presented with a receipt from the ignition interlock service provider for the total costs to the individual. This receipt shall be processed through the Department's Financial Services Program for payment to the individual.
  • (iii) The Department may also reimburse the individual one half the cost of monthly service fees if presented with a receipt from the ignition interlock services provider for the total costs to the individual. This receipt 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 this payment.
  • (v) Eligibility for this payment shall be for the period of time an individual remains an active participant in the federal food stamp program with the Wyoming Department of Family Services.
  • (vi) When the Department becomes aware of an individual's ineligibility, the Department shall notify the individual that he or she is no longer eligible.

045-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-26

Amended, Eff. 12/5/2016.