31-7-402. Issuance of ignition interlock restricted license; eligibility.

(a) A person whose driver's license has been suspended pursuant to W.S. 31-7-128(b)(ii) as a result of a violation related to operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, or whose license is otherwise suspended and is required to operate only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device, shall apply to the department for an ignition interlock restricted license for the suspension period or other period required by law.

(b) A person whose driver's license has been revoked pursuant to W.S. 31-7-127(a)(ii) as a result of a violation related to operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, or whose license is otherwise suspended and is required to operate only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device, or who is required to operate only vehicles equipped with an ignition interlock device under W.S. 31-5-233(f)(ii) shall apply to the department for an ignition interlock restricted license for the suspension or revocation period or other period required by law.

(c) An ignition interlock restricted license issued pursuant to subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall entitle the licensee to drive upon the highways of this state during the period his previously issued license is otherwise suspended or revoked or for another period required by law, subject to the following conditions:

(i) The licensee agrees in writing to the terms and conditions of this article;

(ii) Ignition interlock devices shall be installed, at the licensee's expense, by a certified ignition interlock service provider on all motor vehicles the licensee will drive, whether such vehicles are owned by the licensee or not, except that a licensee may operate an employer's vehicle without an ignition interlock device installed during normal business activities and not used by the licensee for nonbusiness purposes;

(iii) Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 160, § 2.

(iv) Repealed By Laws 2009, Ch. 160, § 2.

(v) The driver's license and driving record of any person issued an ignition interlock license shall clearly indicate that the licensee may only operate a motor vehicle equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device;

(vi) An applicant for an ignition interlock restricted license shall file and maintain proof of financial responsibility as required by W.S. 31-9-401 through 31-9-414 for the period of the restricted license.

(d) No restricted license may be issued under this article until the department has received a certificate of installation from a certified ignition interlock service provider for every vehicle on which the device must be installed for that licensee under this article.

(e) A person required to apply for an ignition interlock restricted license under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall not be eligible to receive a driver's license without an ignition interlock restriction until he has held the ignition interlock license for the period required by law. If a person required to apply for an ignition interlock license resides in another state, the person may meet the ignition interlock license requirement by completing the ignition interlock program in another state for the period required by Wyoming law.

(f) The time during which a person can demonstrate installation and compliance with a department approved ignition interlock device prior to conviction for the same incident shall be credited to the person's post-conviction ignition interlock restricted license requirements.