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Wyoming Open Container Law (2026)
Restricted: In Wyoming no person may consume, transport or possess an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle while it is in motion on a public street or highway unless it is: in the original unopened container with the seal unbroken; in the trunk or another outside compartment not readily accessible to anyone in the vehicle; in the unoccupied bed of a pickup out of the driver's reach; in an unoccupied rear compartment not normally occupied by passengers and not readily accessible to the driver; or secured in a cabinet or compartment of a recreational vehicle that the driver cannot readily reach — and in a recreational vehicle it must stay secured and must not be accessed by the driver or any passenger while the vehicle is in motion.
In Wyoming no person may consume, transport or possess an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle while it is in motion on a public street or highway unless it is: in the original unopened container with the seal unbroken; in the trunk or another outside compartment not readily accessible to anyone in the vehicle; in the unoccupied bed of a pickup out of the driver's reach; in an unoccupied rear compartment not normally occupied by passengers and not readily accessible to the driver; or secured in a cabinet or compartment of a recreational vehicle that the driver cannot readily reach — and in a recreational vehicle it must stay secured and must not be accessed by the driver or any passenger while the vehicle is in motion. A resealed bottle of wine may be transported per W.S. 12-4-410(e). Penalty: up to $200 for a first conviction; up to $300 and/or 30 days for a second conviction within one year. (W.S. 31-5-235.)
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Open Container Law in states bordering Wyoming
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- ColoradoRestricted
In Colorado, open alcoholic beverage containers are prohibited in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public highway — drinking, or merely possessing an open container while seated there, is a class A traffic infraction (C.R.S. 42-4-1305(2)(c)). …
Verified Jul 29, 2026 · Source: csp.colorado.gov · Full Colorado rule →
- IdahoRestricted
Idaho prohibits open containers of alcohol for the driver and for passengers, and opened containers must be carried in the trunk or behind the last upright seat (I.C. 23-505).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: legislature.idaho.gov · Full Idaho rule →
- MontanaRestricted
Montana prohibits an open alcoholic-beverage container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a public highway, for both the driver and passengers (MCA 61-8-460). The civil fine is up to $100.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: archive.legmt.gov · Full Montana rule →
- NebraskaRestricted
Nebraska prohibits open containers in the passenger area, and any opened container must be kept where occupants cannot reach it, such as the trunk. This applies to the driver and to passengers (Neb. Rev. Stat. 60-6,211.08).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nebraskalegislature.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
- South DakotaRestricted
In South Dakota no person may consume or possess an open or unsealed alcoholic beverage in a vehicle on a public highway; the original seal must be unbroken. It is a Class 2 misdemeanor and applies to the driver and to passengers.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: sdlegislature.gov · Full South Dakota rule →
- UtahRestricted
Utah makes an open container in the passenger area of a vehicle on a highway unlawful; the ban does not apply to the trunk or other areas that cannot be reached, or to passengers in licensed limousines and chartered buses (Utah Code 41-6a-526).
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: le.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
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