Minimum age for a car driving licence in Wyoming (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: An instruction permit is available from 15, an intermediate permit from 16 and a driver's licence from 17 (or 16 after six months on the intermediate permit). A valid licence from the nonresident's place of residence exempts the holder from the Wyoming licensing requirement.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age for a car licenceCar (category B) driving licence | 16 years [1] |
| Earliest age to drive a car supervisedCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [1] |
| Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence | An instruction permit is available from 15. From 16, with 50 hours of practice driving (10 at night) certified by a parent or guardian, an intermediate permit allows driving between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. with no more than one passenger under 18 outside the immediate family, unless accompanied by an adult 18 or older (exceptions for medical need, work, school and religious activities). A full driver's licence requires the holder to be 17, or 16 after six months on the intermediate permit with approved driver education. A restricted licence for extreme inconvenience may be issued from 14. [1] |
| Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence | A nonresident who has a valid licence issued by the licensing authority of the place of residence in immediate possession is exempt from the Wyoming licensing requirement, if the licence is not invalid under W.S. 31-7-143(a) or the nonresident can demonstrate lawful presence in the United States. No age is stated. [1] |
| Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence | 15 years [1] |
| Supervised driving hours requiredCar (category B) driving licence | Before an intermediate permit (from 16), at least 50 hours of practice driving, including at least 10 hours at night, certified by a parent or guardian. [1] |
| Night-time limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence | An intermediate permit holder may drive only between 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., unless accompanied by a licensed driver aged 18 or over, or driving for medical necessity, to or from work, school, a school activity, an organised youth sports or religious activity, or in a medical emergency. [1] |
| Passenger limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence | An intermediate permit holder may not carry more than one passenger under 18 who is not immediate family, unless accompanied by a licensed driver aged 18 or over. [1] |
Notes
- The earliest age is for a licence that allows driving without a supervising adult. It carries graduated-licensing restrictions, described under 'Driving before the minimum age'.
Sources
- Wyoming Legislature: Wyoming Statutes, Title 31 Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 7 Driver's Licenses (W.S. 31-7-107, 31-7-108, 31-7-110, 31-7-117) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
Wyoming and neighbouring states
| State | Minimum age for a car licence | Earliest age to drive a car supervised | Driving before the minimum age | Visitors on a foreign licence: age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 16 (after 6 months on intermediate permit) | 15 (instruction permit) | Permit 15; intermediate permit 16; licence 17 | Valid home licence; no age stated |
| Colorado | 16 (minor licence) | 15 (learner's permit) | 12 months on permit, 50 hours logged, then 16 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Idaho | 15 (daylight only); full privileges at 16 | 14½ (driver training permit) | Licence from 15 (daylight only); full at 16 | Valid home licence: 15+, daylight only until 16 |
| Montana | 15 (after 6 months on a learner licence) | 14.5 with a traffic education course | Hardship restricted licence from 13 | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Nebraska | 16 (provisional operator's permit) | 15 (learner's permit) | Provisional permit at 16; Class O after 12 months | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| South Dakota | 16 (operator's licence) | 14 (instruction permit) | Restricted minor's permit at 14 (parent's car) | Nonresident 16+ with a valid home licence |
| Utah | 16 (licence after 6 months on permit) | 15 (learner permit) | Permit at 15; licence at 16 with GDL limits | ⚠ Not yet verified |
More rules in Wyoming
- CannabisPossession for personal use: Criminal offence (misdemeanour) · Growing at home: Prohibited (misdemeanour)
- Car speed limitsBuilt-up areas: 30 mph · Outside built-up areas (single carriageway): 70 mph state highways; 65 mph other paved
- E-bikes and speed pedelecsLegal class: Three classes
- Knives and pepper sprayFolding pocket knives: No knife rule; concealed deadly weapon offence · Locking or one-handed knives: No knife-specific rule
- Statutory minimum wageNational statutory minimum wage: Yes (state law, $5.15) · Current adult minimum wage (gross): $7.25 (federal; state basic rate $5.15)
- Using a mobile phone while drivingHolding a phone while driving banned: No (texting only) · Hands-free use: Allowed
- Seat belts and child seatsSeat belt compulsory in front seats: Yes · Seat belt compulsory in rear seats: Yes
- Tobacco and nicotine age limitsMinimum age to buy tobacco: 21 · Minimum age to buy e-cigarettes: 21
- Drinking age and alcohol salesMinimum age to buy beer and wine: 21 · Minimum age to buy spirits: 21
- Drink-driving limitsBlood alcohol limit for ordinary drivers: 0.08% · Lower limit for novice or young drivers: 0.02% (under 21)
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General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.