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Truck Lane Rule No. WY Keep-right only

Wyoming Truck Lane Restrictions

Wyoming has no truck-specific left-lane law. The general keep-right covers every vehicle (Wyo. Stat. 31-5-201). Slower traffic keeps right, and you don't camp in the left lane. It's a misdemeanor traffic violation. The statutory ceiling is high, but the fine you'd actually pay for keep-right runs low.

Rule typeKeep-right only
The ruleNo truck-specific ban. The general keep-right applies to every vehicle: any vehicle moving slower than normal traffic keeps to the right lane and uses the left only to pass or turn left.
FineLow-level misdemeanor traffic violation. The statutory ceiling for a general traffic misdemeanor runs up to $750, but a real keep-right ticket is far lower. Exact keep-right amount not separately confirmed.
StatuteWyo. Stat. 31-5-201

Some figures on this page are flagged medium confidence. The general rule is solid, but a specific corridor or fine should be confirmed with the state DOT before you rely on it.

01 The rule

Which lanes a truck can use in Wyoming

Wyoming has no truck-specific left-lane law. The general keep-right covers every vehicle (Wyo. Stat. 31-5-201). Slower traffic keeps right, and you don't camp in the left lane. It's a misdemeanor traffic violation. The statutory ceiling is high, but the fine you'd actually pay for keep-right runs low.

02 Where & when

Roads, exceptions, and signs

03 Penalties

What a lane violation costs

Low-level misdemeanor traffic violation. The statutory ceiling for a general traffic misdemeanor runs up to $750, but a real keep-right ticket is far lower. Exact keep-right amount not separately confirmed.

Wyoming Truck Lane FAQ

Can a truck drive in the left lane in Wyoming?
Wyoming has no truck-specific left-lane ban. The general keep-right-except-to-pass rule applies to all vehicles, so stay right when you are not passing. See Wyo. Stat. 31-5-201.
Is there a truck lane restriction in Wyoming?
No truck-specific lane restriction. Wyoming relies on the general keep-right rule that applies to everyone.
What is the fine for a lane violation in Wyoming?
Low-level misdemeanor traffic violation. The statutory ceiling for a general traffic misdemeanor runs up to $750, but a real keep-right ticket is far lower. Exact keep-right amount not separately confirmed.

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 Traffic laws change and this can be out of date, so always confirm the current statute and obey posted signs before you rely on it.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-31-5-201/. See our Terms & Disclaimer.

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