Wyoming Truck Driver Phone Law
The federal hand-held ban already covers you in Wyoming — no holding or reaching for the phone in a CMV, whatever the state allows (49 CFR 392.82). Wyoming's own law is texting-only: every driver is barred from writing, sending, or reading a text, but handheld calls stay legal for the general public, and it is a primary stop (Wyo. Stat. §31-5-237). The statutory fine tops out at $75 (about $105 with court fees), and there is no state point system. Hold and talk and you have still broken federal law.
The federal ban applies here first
Federal law rides with your CDL in every state. FMCSA 49 CFR 392.82 bans all hand-held phone use while driving a CMV: no holding it to talk, no dialing more than a single button, no reaching for the phone out of your belted seat. A separate rule (49 CFR 392.80) bans texting and manual data entry. Only hands-free counts as compliant (mounted or in close reach, one-touch or voice, no reaching), and the only exception is calling 911. "Driving" includes sitting at a red light or stuck in traffic; you are clear only once fully off the road and stopped. Penalties run up to $2,750 for the driver and $11,000 for the carrier. It is a CSA serious violation: two convictions in any 3-year period disqualify your CDL for 60 days, three or more for 120 days (49 CFR 383.51).
Wyoming’s rule for all drivers
The federal hand-held ban already covers you in Wyoming — no holding or reaching for the phone in a CMV, whatever the state allows (49 CFR 392.82). Wyoming's own law is texting-only: every driver is barred from writing, sending, or reading a text, but handheld calls stay legal for the general public, and it is a primary stop (Wyo. Stat. §31-5-237). The statutory fine tops out at $75 (about $105 with court fees), and there is no state point system. Hold and talk and you have still broken federal law.
- Hand-held: Texting ban only
- Texting: Texting only — writing, sending, or reading a text-based message is banned for all drivers; handheld talking and entering a number for a call are still legal for the general public under state law. Primary enforcement (Wyo. Stat. §31-5-237).
- Fine: Statutory maximum $75, charged as a misdemeanor; with mandatory court fees the total ticket reportedly runs about $105 as of July 2024. Wyoming has no driver's-license point system, so no points attach to a conviction.
- Points: Wyoming assesses no license points (the state has no point system). Your real exposure is federal — a 392.82 conviction is a CSA serious violation, and two in any 3 years disqualify your CDL for 60 days.
Wyoming Truck Phone Law FAQ
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Reference information for planning, not legal advice. Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it. Last reviewed July 2026. Source: https://law.justia.com/codes/wyoming/title-31/chapter-5/article-2/section-31-5-237/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.
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