Driving Wyoming

It is illegal to leave a livestock gate open on a public highway.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Because Wyoming is an open-range state with vast stretches of highway intersecting private grazing lands, leaving a gate open can result in deadly collisions between vehicles and wandering cattle. This highly practical law carries steep fines to ensure ranchers' livelihoods and motorists' lives are protected.

📚 Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 11-28-102

Where to look:

Wyoming Statutes Title 11 - Agriculture

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