Posted on April 13, 2020
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) extended and expanded its emergency declaration regarding commercial transportation of essential COVID-19 supplies. The federal government extended the declaration through May 15, 2020, because it expired on April 13, 2020. The federal declaration further expanded relief also to cover liquefied gases to be used in refrigeration or cooling systems. The declaration covers the transportation of essential supplies, equipment, and persons. It pr...
Read MorePosted on April 12, 2020
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week April 12-18, 2020 Each year, the second full week of April is dedicated to the men and women who serve as public safety telecommunicators. Public Safety telecommunicators are the first contact our citizens have with emergency services. Public Safety telecommunicators are a vital link for law enforcement officers, EMS, and fire by monitoring their radio activities, providing guidance, assistance, and providing information to ensure their safety. Pub...
Read MorePosted on March 19, 2020
Date: March 19, 2020 Title: WHP Suspends VIN Inspections City: Statewide Narrative: Due to safety measures when dealing with the COVID-19 environment, the Wyoming Highway Patrol will be suspending services for Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) inspections. Some county clerks and treasurer’s through-out Wyoming have stopped issuing titles and registrations in person and have resorted to other ways to renew registratio...
Read MorePosted on March 10, 2020
The WHP is proud to continue our partnership with Shoshone and Arapaho Tribes on the Wind River Indian Reservation. HJ0003 A JOINT RESOLUTION was signed today requesting Congress to enact legislation expanding and improving efforts to coordinate reporting, investigation, and pursuit of justice for missing and murdered Native Americans and other persons....
Read MorePosted on August 19, 2019
Effective immediately, with the exception of the Rock Springs Office, WYDOT highway shops will no longer be issuing permits. Advancements in technology and recent policy changes will allow the Wyoming Highway Patrol Ports of Entry to absorb the issuing of these permits for the highway shops allowing the highway shop clerks to focus more time on their other daily activities. Customers who request a permit at a highway shop can be referred to a Wyoming Port of Entry to obtain whatever permit they ...
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