Wyoming Statutes

Wyo. Stat. § 31-5-1102 (2026)

Duty to stop vehicle where accident involves

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damage to attended vehicle or property; penalty.

The driver of a vehicle involved in an accident resulting only
in damage to a vehicle or other property which is driven or
attended by any person shall immediately stop the vehicle at the
scene of the accident or as close thereto as possible, but shall
forthwith return to and remain at the scene of the accident
until he has fulfilled the requirements of W.S. 31-5-1103. Every
stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is
necessary. Any person failing to stop or comply with this
section is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1983–2019 · leading case: Kirk Erwin Steffey v. The State of Wyoming, 2019 WY 101 (Wyo. 2019).

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Kirk Erwin Steffey v. The State of Wyoming, 2019 WY 101 (Wyo. 2019). · cites it 2× “§ 31-7-134 (c) (LexisNexis 2017)); failure to stop for an accident involving damage to a vehicle or property ( Wyo. Stat. Ann. §§ 31-5-1102 and 31-5-1103 (LexisNexis 2017)) (two counts); and failure to stop at a red light ( Wyo.”

Wood v. City of Casper, 683 P.2d 1147 (Wyo. 1984). · cites it 3× “1977, and of leaving the scene of an accident in violation of § 31-5-1102, W.S.1977, both as adopted by the City.”

Sandborn v. State, 735 P.2d 435 (Wyo. 1987). “31-5-1101 and 31-5-1103; “(iv) Failure to stop or give information in the event of an accident resulting in damage to a vehicle or other property as prescribed in W.S. 31-5-1102 through 31-5-1104; “(v) Reckless driving; “(vi) Racing on the highway; or “(vii) Willfully fleeing…”

Wood v. City of Casper, 660 P.2d 1163 (Wyo. 1983). “1977, and leaving the scene of an accident in • violation of § 31-5-1102, W.S.1977. Both of these statutory provisions have been adopted by § 24-1 of the Casper City Code.”

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