A. It is unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle upon the streets and highways of the city unless such person has a valid driver's license issued by the state for the type or class of vehicle being driven, unless otherwise exempt by Wyoming Statutes section 31-7-107. It shall be a violation of this provision if a person drives a motor vehicle when his privilege to do so under his license has been cancelled, suspended or revoked.
B. Every device in, upon or by which any personal property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway, excepting devices moved by human power, shall have license plates as required by Wyoming Statutes title 31, chapter 4, and for motor vehicles shall be conspicuously displayed and securely fastened in such a manner as to be plainly visible, one on the front, except for motorcycles, trailers and house trailers, and one on the rear of every such motor vehicle. Such plates shall be secured so as to prevent swinging and shall, except for motorcycles, be attached in a horizontal position at a minimum height of twelve inches (12") from the ground and shall be maintained free from foreign materials and in a condition to be clearly legible. (1960 Compilation § 17-218; amd. Ord. 69-7; Ord. 80-12; Ord. 97-3)
C. No owner of a motor vehicle required to be registered or/and licensed as required by Wyoming Statutes title 31, chapter 4, shall operate or permit the operation of his motor vehicle without having in full force and effect a motor vehicle liability policy in amounts provided by Wyoming Statutes section 31-9-405(b), or a bond in the amounts provided by Wyoming Statutes section 31-9-102(a)(xi). Excusable neglect or mistake by another is a defense for any violation of this subsection. If evidence of excusable neglect or mistake by another is presented and the defendant is convicted, the court may consider this evidence in imposing a penalty under this subsection. The judge may suspend part or all of the sentence under this subsection and place the defendant on probation, subject to the conditions imposed by the judge which may include a condition that the defendant shall deliver the registration and license plates of the vehicle involved to the county treasurer for the county where the citation was issued. This subsection does not apply to a vehicle owned by a nonresident and registered in a state requiring insurance if a vehicle insurance policy meeting requirements of the laws and regulation of that state is in effect or unless it otherwise complies with the law of that state convening compulsory financial responsibility. A vehicle owned by a nonresident and registered in a state not requiring insurance is exempt from this subsection. Any operator or owner of a motor vehicle required to be registered who is not able to demonstrate that they have in full force and effect motor vehicle liability insurance policy in the amounts required above, may be charged with violating this subsection. (Ord. 2007-08, 6-5-2007)
D. No person shall knowingly operate, nor shall any owner knowingly permit to be operated, upon any street or highway, any vehicle:
1. Unless a valid certificate of title, certificate of registration and license or temporary permits have been issued for the vehicle except for as is otherwise provided by law;
2. With license plates, validation stickers or license permits altered, mutilated or obscured so as to prevent the license plate number from being easily recognized. No person shall alter or mutilate any valid license plate, sticker or permit. (Ord. 2010-02, 3-2-2010)