Wyoming Ignition Interlock Device Questions

The state of Wyoming will issue an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for most people convicted of alcohol-related offenses. You will be notified by mail from the Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT) if you are required to install an IID. Typically, if this is your first DUI, you will need an IID for six months if you had a Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) of .15 or greater, but this decision is ultimately determined by the DOT. The DOT states that an IID Restricted License will not be issued to anyone who is not eligible by state statute, or to anyone holding a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). If you have a CDL, you can downgrade to a non-CDL class license. (See #7 for multiple DUI offenses.)

Once you have scheduled your Ignition Interlock Device (IID)  installation with Smart Start of Wyoming, you will need to bring the following to your IID installation appointment:

• Cash or debit/credit card payment for your installation and the first month’s lease
• Photo identification
• Vehicle registration (or, if you are installing on someone else’s vehicle, a letter of permission from the registered owner stating that you have permission to install an IID on the vehicle)

Smart Start of Wyoming will provide you with proof of installation, which you will need to send to your State authority so that you receive credit for your time with your Ignition Interlock Device (IID).  You will also need to send to the State authority your Ignition Interlock Lease Agreement, your receipt for service, and the Installation Certificate, which will be signed by you and the technician who installed your Smart Start IID.

Smart Start’s Ignition Interlock Devices (IID’s) are compliant with all state and federal requirements. In addition, our devices are tested and certified to meet the standards set by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), so you can be assured that Smart Start’s IID’s are compliant with your Wyoming program.

If you violate during your time with the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in Wyoming, you will be required to return to a Smart Start service center location for calibration and service within 120 hours of your violation or service lockout start time.  You will incur an additional charge for this violation, and you may also be subject to a revocation of your driver’s license.

The state of Wyoming requires that you service your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) once every 30 to 60 days. Your State authority can specify when you need your IID serviced.

First DUI – At a Breath Alcohol Content (BAC) level of .15 or greater, you will be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for six months. You may spend up to six months in jail, up to $750 in state fees and 90 days with a suspended license.

Second DUI – One year with an IID. You may spend between a week to six months in jail, $250 to $750 in state fees and a year with a suspended license.

Third DUI – Two years with an IID. You can spend anywhere between one to six months in jail, $750 to $3,000 in fees and up to three years with a suspended license.

Fourth DUI or subsequent – You will need an IID permanently, with an option to appeal to the court after five years.

In order to remove your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) at a Smart Start service center in Wyoming, you will need to verify with the Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT) that you are authorized to have your ignition interlock restriction removed from your driver’s license.  Once you have verified that you are eligible, you must have this restriction removed prior to having your IID removed by an authorized Smart Start service center.

If you are required to have an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) to maintain your driving privileges in Wyoming, you must have an IID installed on any vehicle you will be driving—even if it’s borrowed.  Without meeting this requirement, you may be arrested and convicted of two separate charges:  1) driving on a suspended license, and 2) driving without an IID.

No, Wyoming state law dictates that you will only need the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) installed on the vehicle you will be driving during your license suspension time.

Wyoming law states that you can service your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) at any of Smart Start’s 1,600 service center locations nationwide.

Since violations and their definitions are subject to change without notice, Smart Start recommends you check with your probation officer and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine what may constitute a violation.

Smart Start is proud to offer the installation of an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) on your vehicle or a family member’s vehicle voluntarily.  To schedule a voluntary IID installation, click the chat window below, fill out our online form, or call 800.831.3299 to speak with one of our customer care agents.  We’ll help you set up an installation appointment at a day and time that are most convenient for you.

Wyoming does not require that your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) be equipped with a camera or other peripheral devices, unless you are ordered otherwise by your probation officer.  However, Smart Start recommends that you have a compatible camera unit because the camera unit provides positive identification of the IID user and can protect you against violations not caused by you.

According to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT), you can install the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) at any time.  However, your participation in the IID program begins when the DOT has issued you an ignition interlock restricted driver’s license.

No.  The camera is only there to take digital stills to accompany each breath test.  There is no live video feed.

In the state of Wyoming, the Department of Transportation (DOT) is your primary State authority. Your probation and parole officer may also be added to your profile and receive data log reports.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT) lists specific providers on their website, under the Driver License tab.  Smart Start remains in compliance with the state of Wyoming and was the first ignition interlock manufacturer to meet the new National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) ignition interlock specifications.

All payments for services are due at the service center at the time of service.  Smart Start of Wyoming is one of the only ignition interlock providers to allow a payment using cash, debit card, credit card, or money order.  Unlike some other ignition interlock providers in Wyoming, Smart Start does not require that you provide your credit card information to our Corporate office so we can charge it automatically.

Smart Start of Wyoming will send a record of your installation, service, and removal to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT) and your probation officer automatically at the completion of each service.  This process alleviates you from the undue burden of having to provide this information yourself.

No, Smart Start’s Ignition Interlock Device (IID) will not hurt your vehicle.  However, vehicles with an older battery or poorly functioning alternator may experience issues while starting or using the IID.

Motorcycle Ignition Interlock installation laws differ by state. Smart Start operates throughout the U.S. as a certified manufacturer and will work harder than other companies to provide you a seamless Interlock program that still follows your case requirements in the state of Wyoming. Please call our Customer Care Center at 800-831-3299 if you have any questions.

Yes, Wyoming state law requires that the Ignition Interlock Device (IID) be connected to your horn to alert you if you missed your random rolling retest.  However, this connection does not harm your vehicle in any way.

If your Smart Start Ignition Interlock Device (IID) is not returned for service on or before your current lockout date, a lockout notice will be sent to the Wyoming Department of Transportation (DOT) and your probation officer.  If your device remains in lockout for 45 days or more, your account will automatically be marked inactive, and removal notification will be sent to the DOT and your probation officer.  This will result in the suspension of your driver’s license.

If you live in Wyoming, the state requires that you install your Ignition Interlock Device (IID) in Wyoming at an authorized ignition interlock service center.