Wyoming Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Wyoming -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• Wyoming Driver's License Manuals

• Title 31. Motor Vehicles

Drinking & Driving Violations	Driving or having control of vehicle while under influence (WY Statutes Title 31, ch. 5 scroll to 31-5-233)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	License required (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 7 scroll to 31-7-106)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Proof of financial responsibility (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 9, Article 4)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Registration (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 2, Article 2)
Illegal U-Turn	Limitations on turning around (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 5 scroll to31-5-215)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents; duty to stop (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 5, Article 11)
Mechanical Violations	Equipment (WY Statutes Title 31, Chapter 5, Article 9)
Reckless Driving	Reckless driving (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 5 scroll to 31-5-229)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Traffic-Control Devices (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 5, Article 4)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Child safety restraint (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 5, Article 13) Safety belt usage (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 5, Article 14)
Speeding	Speed Regulations (WY Statutes Title 31, Ch. 5, Article 3)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Equipment (WY Statutes Title 31, Chapter 5, Article 9)

Wisconsin Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Wisconsin -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• Wisconsin Motorist Handbooks

• Chapters 340-351. Vehicles(scroll to chapters)

Drinking & Driving Violations	Operating under influence [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 346 scroll tosection 346.63)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	Operators to be licensed; exceptions [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 343scroll to section 343.05)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Proof of financial responsibility for the future required [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 344 scroll to section 344.29)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Penalty for operating unregistered or improperly registered vehicle[PDF] (WI Code Chapter 341 scroll to section 341.04)
Illegal U-Turn	Where turns prohibited, exception [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 346 scroll to section 346.33)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents and Accident Reports [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 346 scroll toSubchapter XI)
Mechanical Violations	Equipment of Vehicles [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 347)
Reckless Driving	Reckless driving [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 346 scroll to section 346.62)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 346scroll to Subchapter VI)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Safety belts and child safety restraint systems [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 347 scroll to section 347.48)
Speeding	Speed restrictions [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 346 scroll to section 346.57)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Equipment of Vehicles [PDF] (WI Code Chapter 347)

West Virginia Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in West Virginia -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• West Virginia Driver's Handbook [PDF]

• Ch. 17 - Roads and Highways

Drinking & Driving Violations	Operating under influence of alcohol (WV Code section 20-7-18b)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	Drivers must be licensed (WV Code section 17B-2-1)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Required security (WV Code section 17D-2A-3)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Registration; misdemeanor to violate provisions of article (WV Code section 17A-3-1)
Illegal U-Turn	Turning movements and required signals (WV Code section 17C-8-8)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents involving damage to vehicle (WV Code section 17C-4-2) Accidents involving death or personal injuries (WV Code section 17C-4-1)
Mechanical Violations	Equipment (WV Code 17C-15-1 to 17C-15-50) Unsafe and improperly equipped vehicles (WV Code section 17C-15-1)
Reckless Driving	Reckless driving (WV Code section 17C-5-3)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Obedience to traffic control devices (WV Code section 17C-3-4)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Child passenger safety devices required (WV Code section 17C-15-46) Operation of vehicles with safety belts (WV Code section 17C-15-49)
Speeding	Speed limitations generally (WV Code section 17C-6-1)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Equipment (WV Code 17C-15-1 to 17C-15-50) Unsafe and improperly equipped vehicles (WV Code section 17C-15-1)

Washington Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Washington -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• Washington Drivers Guides

• Title 46. Motor vehicles

Drinking & Driving Violations	Driving under the influence (RCW section 46.61.502)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	Driving without a license - misdemeanor (RCW section 46.20.005) Driving without a license - traffic infraction (RCW section 46.20.015)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Liability insurance or other financial responsibility required(RCW section 46.30.020)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Certificates required to operate and sell vehicles (RCW section 46.12.010)
Illegal U-Turn	"U" turns (RCW section 46.61.295)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents - reports (RCW Chapter 46.52)
Mechanical Violations	Vehicle lighting and other equipment (RCW Chapter 46.37)
Reckless Driving	Reckless driving - penalty (RCW section 46.61.500)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Obedience to and required traffic control devices (RCW section 46.61.050)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Child passenger restraint systems (RCW section 46.37.505) Seat belts and shoulder harnesses (RCW section 46.37.510)
Speeding	Speed restrictions: basic rules and maximum limits (RCW section 46.61.400)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Vehicle lighting and other equipment (RCW Chapter 46.37)

Virginia Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Virginia -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• Virginia Driver's Manual

• Title 46.2 Motor Vehicles.

Drinking & Driving Violations	Driving motor vehicle...while intoxicated (VA Code 18.2-266)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	Driving without license prohibited; penalties (VA Code 46.2-300)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Proof of insurance required (VA Code 46.2-706)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Owner to secure registration (VA Code 46.2-600)
Illegal U-Turn	Limitation on U-turns (VA Code 46.2-845)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents; duty of driver to stop (VA Code 46.2-894)
Mechanical Violations	Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety (VA Code Title 46.2, Ch. 10)
Reckless Driving	Reckless driving (VA Code 46.2-852) Reckless driving; penalties (VA Code 46.2-868)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Traffic lights; penalty (VA Code 46.2-833)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Safety lap belts and shoulder harnesses (VA Code 46.2-1094) Child restraint devices (VA Code 46.2-1095)
Speeding	Maximum speed limits generally (VA Code 46.2-870)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Motor Vehicle and Equipment Safety (VA Code Title 46.2, Ch. 10)

Vermont Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Vermont -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• VermontDriver License Manuals

• Title 23

Drinking & Driving Violations	Operating under the influence (23 VSA section 1201)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	License required (23 VSA section 601)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Maintenance of financial responsibility (23 VSA section 800)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Persons required to register (23 VSA section 301)
Illegal U-Turn	Turning prohibited (23 VSA section 1062)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents; duty to stop (23 VSA section 1128)
Mechanical Violations	Operation of Vehicles: Equipment (23 VSA Ch. 13 scroll tosections 1221 to 1391)
Reckless Driving	Negligent operation; grossly negligent operation (23 VSA section 1091)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Obedience to traffic-control devices (23 VSA section 1021)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Child restraint systems (23 VSA section 1258) Safety belts (23 VSA section 1259)
Speeding	Local speed limits (23 VSA section 1007) Basic rule and maximum limits (23 VSA section 1081)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Operation of Vehicles: Equipment (23 VSA Ch. 13 scroll tosections 1221 to 1391)

Utah Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Utah -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• Utah Driver License Handbook

• Title 41

Drinking & Driving Violations	Driving under the influence (UT Code 41-6a-502) Penalties for driving under the influence violations (UT Code 41-6a-503) Sentencing requirements for driving under the influence (UT Code 41-6a-505)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	Operating motor vehicle without license or registration (UT Code 41-12a-603)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Operating motor vehicle without owner's or operator's security -- Penalty (UT Code 41-12a-302)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Registration card to be signed, carried, and exhibited (UT Code 41-1a-214) Operating motor vehicle without license or registration (UT Code 41-12a-603)
Illegal U-Turn	Turning around -- Where prohibited -- Visibility (UT Code 41-6a-802)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents...-- Duties of operator (UT Code 41-6a-401)
Mechanical Violations	Vehicle Equipment and Modifications (UT Code scroll to 41-6a-1603 to 41-6a-1641)
Reckless Driving	Reckless driving -- Penalty (UT Code 41-6a-528)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Obeying Devices (UT Code 41-6a-304)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Driver and passengers -- Seat belt or child restraint device required (UT Code 41-6a-1803)
Speeding	Speed Regulations (UT Code 41-6a-601 to 41-6a-607)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Vehicle Equipment and Modifications (UT Code 41-6a-1603 to 41-6a-1641)

Texas Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Texas -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• Texas Drivers Handbook (PDF)

• Transportation Code

Drinking & Driving Violations	Intoxication and Alcoholic Beverage Offenses (TX Penal Code Ch. 49.04)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	Driver's Licenses and Certificates (TX Transp. Code Ch. 521)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (TX. Transp. Code Ch. 601)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Registration of Vehicles (TX Transp. Code Ch. 502)
Illegal U-Turn	Operation and Movement of Vehicles (TX Transp. Code Ch. 545)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents and Accident Reports (TX Transp. Code Ch. 550)
Mechanical Violations	Vehicle Equipment (TX Transp. Code Ch. 547)
Reckless Driving	Operation and Movement of Vehicles (TX Transp. Code Ch. 545.401)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings (TX Transp. Code Ch. 544)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Operation and Movement of Vehicles (TX Transp. Code Ch. 545.412 and 545.413)
Speeding	Operation and Movement of Vehicles (TX Transp. Code Ch. 545.351 and 545.352)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Vehicle Equipment (TX Transp. Code Ch. 547)

Tennessee Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in Tennessee -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• Tennessee Driver's Manual

• Title 55. Motor and Other Vehicles (Expand "Tennessee Code" list)

Drinking & Driving Violations	Driving under the influence (TN Code section 55-10-401)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	License required (TN Code section 55-50-301)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Registration required before operation (TN Code section 55-4-101)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Financial Responsibility of Owners or Operators (TN Code Title 55, Chapter 12)
Illegal U-Turn	Turning movements (TN Code section 55-8-142)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents involving death or personal injury (TN Code section 55-10-101) Accidents involving damage to vehicle (TN Code section 55-10-102)
Mechanical Violations	Equipment - Lighting Regulations (TN Code Title 55, Chapter 9)
Reckless Driving	Reckless driving (TN Code section 55-10-205)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Obedience to any required traffic control device (TN Code section 55-8-109)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Child passenger restraint systems (TN Code section 55-9-602) Use of safety belts in passenger vehicles (TN Code section 55-9-603)
Speeding	Speed limits - Penalties (TN Code section 55-8-152)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Equipment - Lighting Regulations (TN Code Title 55, Chapter 9)

South Dakota Traffic Laws

Below you will find links to traffic laws and driving rules in South Dakota -- including the online vehicle code, statutes on common traffic violations, and state-specific driving manuals (where available).

• South DakotaDriver Manuals

• Title 32

Drinking & Driving Violations	Driving Under the Influence (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-23)
Driving Without a License / With a Suspended License	Prohibition against driving without license (SD Laws section 32-12-22) Driving while license is revoked, suspended, or canceled (SD Laws section 32-12-65)
Driving Without Insurance / With Insufficient Insurance	Maintenance of financial responsibility--Violation as misdemeanor(SD Codified Laws section 32-35-113)
Driving Without Registration / With Expired Registration	Operation of vehicle while registration is suspended (SD Laws section 32-5-101) Application for registration (SD Codified Laws section 32-5-2)
Illegal U-Turn	U-turn prohibited in passing zone or where unsafe (SD Codified Laws section 32-26-25)
Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Hit & Run	Accidents and Accident Reports (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-34)
Mechanical Violations	Vehicle and Accessory Specifications (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-15) Vehicle Lights and Flares (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-17) Wheels, Tires, and Special Vehicles (Ch. 32-19) Weight, Size, and Load Restrictions (Ch. 32-22)
Reckless Driving	Reckless and Unsafe Driving (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-24)
Running a Red Light / Stop Sign	Traffic Control Devices (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-28)
Seat Belt / Child Restraint Violations	Safety Belt System Usage in Passenger Vehicles (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-38) Child Passenger Restraint System (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-37)
Speeding	Speed Regulation (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-25)
Unlawful Vehicle Modifications	Vehicle and Accessory Specifications (SD Codified Laws Ch. 32-15) Wheels, Tires, and Special Vehicles (Ch. 32-19) Weight, Size, and Load Restrictions (Ch. 32-22)