3/5/09-Gov. Dave Freudenthal signed a bill into law that increases the fines for failing to observe road closures. Previously SF59, the new rule sets up standards for allowing vehicles to use closed roads.
Failure to observe signs, warnings or other markers would result in as much as $750 fines and/or up to 30 days in jail. State law now allows for $100 fines.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation or Highway Patrol could allow vehicles to proceed if drivers are traveling to a destination beyond the closure point, if either agency determines there is no dangerous or hazardous condition preventing passage, or drivers agree to any conditions or requirements for traveling on the closed portion of the highway.
Passage will be granted on a case-by-case basis, unless otherwise determined by WYDOT or the Highway Patrol.
The new rule takes effect July 1.

2/18/09-The House Highways and Military Affairs Committee voted to advance a bill to the full House that would increase the fines for failing to observe road closures. The Senate already approved it.
SF59 also would set up standards for allowing vehicles to use closed roads.
Failure to observe signs, warnings or other markers would result in as much as $650 fines and/or up to 30 days in jail. State law now allows for $100 fines.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation or Highway Patrol could allow vehicles to proceed if drivers are traveling to a destination beyond the closure point, either agency determines there is no dangerous or hazardous condition preventing passage, or drivers agree to any conditions or requirements for traveling on the closed portion of the highway.
Passage would be granted on a case-by-case basis, unless otherwise determined by WYDOT or the Highway Patrol.
For bill status, call 307-777-6185.

2/13/09-A bill in the House Highways and Military Affairs Committee would increase the fines for failing to observe road closures. The Senate already approved it.
SF59 also would set up standards for allowing vehicles to use closed roads.
Failure to observe signs, warnings or other markers would result in as much as $650 fines and/or up to 30 days in jail. State law now allows for $100 fines.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation or Highway Patrol could allow vehicles to proceed if drivers are traveling to a destination beyond the closure point, either agency determines there is no dangerous or hazardous condition preventing passage, or drivers agree to any conditions or requirements for traveling on the closed portion of the highway.
Passage would be granted on a case-by-case basis, unless otherwise determined by WYDOT or the Highway Patrol.
For bill status, call 307-777-6185.

1/22/09-The Senate voted 22-9 Tuesday, Jan. 20, to advance a bill to the House that would increase the fines for failing to observe road closures.
SF59 also would set up standards for allowing vehicles to use closed roads.
Failure to observe signs, warnings or other markers would result in as much as $650 fines and/or up to 30 days in jail. State law now allows for $100 fines.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation or Highway Patrol could allow vehicles to proceed if drivers are traveling to a destination beyond the closure point, either agency determines there is no dangerous or hazardous condition preventing passage, or drivers agree to any conditions or requirements for traveling on the closed portion of the highway.
Passage would be granted on a case-by-case basis, unless otherwise determined by WYDOT or the Highway Patrol.
For bill status, call 307-777-6185.

1/20/09-A bill awaiting final approval on the Senate floor would increase the fines for failing to observe road closures.
SF59 also would set up standards for allowing vehicles to use closed roads.
Failure to observe signs, warnings or other markers would result in as much as $650 fines and/or up to 30 days in jail. State law now allows for $100 fines.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation or Highway Patrol could allow vehicles to proceed if drivers are traveling to a destination beyond the closure point, either agency determines there is no dangerous or hazardous condition preventing passage, or drivers agree to any conditions or requirements for traveling on the closed portion of the highway.
Passage would be granted on a case-by-case basis, unless otherwise determined by WYDOT or the Highway Patrol.
For bill status, call 307-777-6185.