045-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-6

Current through April 27, 2019

Section 1-6 - Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Exemptions

Pursuant to W.S. 31-7-303, drivers are exempted from the general requirement under W.S. 31-7-106(a) to obtain a commercial driver's license. Drivers listed in the following are still required to obtain a Class C license with the Z endorsement on their driver's license unless they are exempted by W.S. 31-7-107(a):

(a) Operators of a farm or ranch vehicle that is:

(i) Controlled and operated by a farmer or rancher, including operation by employees or family members;

(ii) Used to transport agricultural products, farm machinery, and/or farm supplies to or from a farm or ranch;

(iii) Not used in the operations of a common contract motor carrier;

(iv) Used anywhere within the state of Wyoming, if registered in the state of Wyoming as a farm vehicle; and

(v) Used within 150 air miles of the farm or ranch if travelling across state lines.

(b) Firefighters and other persons who operate commercial motor vehicles that are necessary to preserve life or property or execute emergency governmental functions, are equipped with audible and visual signals, and are not subject to normal traffic regulation. These vehicles include fire trucks, hook and ladder trucks, foam or water transport trucks, police SWAT team vehicles, ambulances, or other vehicles used in response to emergencies.

(c) A driver employed by an eligible unit of local government operating a commercial motor vehicle within the boundaries of that unit to remove snow or ice from a roadway by plowing or salting, if:

(i) The properly licensed employee who ordinarily operates a commercial motor vehicle for these purposes is unable to operate the vehicle; or

(ii) The governmental entity determines that a snow or ice emergency exists and additional assistance is required.

(d) Active duty military personnel; members of the military reserves; members of the national guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time national guard duty, personnel on part-time national guard training, and national guard military technicians (civilians required to wear military uniforms); and active duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel.

045-1 Wyo. Code R. § 1-6

Amended, Eff. 12/5/2016.