Wyoming Severe Weather Driving

When WYDOT issues a "light/empty-trailer no-travel advisory" on I-80 between Laramie and Rawlins, the consequence for affected drivers who proceed is:

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against Wyo. Stat. §24-1-109
A

A friendly warning only.

WYDOT enforces advisories with citations.

B

A traffic citation if stopped.

Correct answer

C

No consequence — the advisory is informational.

Affected vehicles face citation.

D

Doubling of tolls.

I-80 is not tolled in Wyoming.

Detailed Explanation

Wyoming's I-80 corridor between Laramie and Rawlins is notorious for high winds that blow over high-profile vehicles and empty trailers. When WYDOT issues a light/empty-trailer advisory, affected vehicles must wait for conditions to improve. Proceeding risks both a rollover crash and a traffic citation.

Source: Wyo. Stat. §24-1-109

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