Updated April 2026
Minimum Coverage Requirements in Wyoming
Wyoming requires minimum liability coverage of 25/50/20: $25,000 per person for bodily injury, $50,000 per accident for bodily injury, and $20,000 for property damage. Drivers convicted of DUI, driving without insurance, habitual traffic offenders, or those involved in at-fault accidents without coverage must file SR-22 proof of financial responsibility with the Wyoming Department of Transportation for 3 years. Many high-risk drivers carry higher limits to offset premium volatility and avoid out-of-pocket exposure after a second violation.
How Much Does Car Insurance Cost in Wyoming?
High-risk auto insurance premiums in Wyoming typically range from $200–$400/mo during the SR-22 requirement period, compared to $80–$130/mo for drivers with clean records. Rates are driven by violation severity, age, vehicle type, and the limited number of carriers willing to write non-standard policies in Wyoming. As you approach the end of your 3-year filing period, shopping with standard carriers can reduce premiums by 30–50% within 12 months if you have maintained continuous coverage and avoided new violations.
What Affects Your Rate
- Type of violation triggering SR-22 (DUI convictions carry the highest surcharges, often 200–300% above base rates)
- Time elapsed since violation (rates begin to decline after 12–18 months of clean driving and continuous coverage)
- Vehicle type and value (newer vehicles requiring full coverage increase premiums by 40–60% compared to liability-only on older cars)
- Driver age and experience (drivers under 25 or over 70 with SR-22 face compounded high-risk pricing)
- Geographic location within Wyoming (Laramie and Cheyenne rates run 10–20% higher than rural counties due to traffic density)
- Credit-based insurance score (Wyoming allows credit scoring; poor credit can add 30–50% to already-elevated SR-22 premiums)
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Sources
- Wyoming Department of Transportation - Driver Services Division
- Wyoming Statutes Title 31 (Motor Vehicles) Chapter 9 (Financial Responsibility)
- Wyoming Department of Insurance - Consumer Resources