Wyoming § 31-5-509 - Requirements before leaving motor vehicle unattended.
Full text of Wyoming Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 31-5-509 — Requirements before leaving motor vehicle unattended., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31-5-509. Requirements before leaving motor vehicle unattended.
No person driving or in charge of a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand unattended without effectively setting the brake thereon and, when standing upon any grade, turning the front wheels to the curb or side of the highway.
Source: official Wyoming text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Wyoming § 31-5-509
What does Wyoming Statutes Annotated § 31-5-509 cover?
Section 31-5-509 ("Requirements before leaving motor vehicle unattended.") is part of the Wyoming Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of Wyoming. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Wyoming § 31-5-509?
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Is this the official text of Wyoming law?
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