Wyoming Court Refunds Auto Insurance Ticket After Proof Provided Post-Payment

A Cody man received a refund and dismissal of a misdemeanor 'no insurance' ticket issued over a year ago after proving his vehicle had insurance. The case originated from a traffic stop on U.S. Highway 14/16/20 where the man could not initially provide proof of insurance, leading to a $570 citation. He paid the fine and faced a potential license suspension before presenting a State Farm insurance application indicating coverage at the time of the incident. His attorney argued for relief based on "mistake or excusable neglect," which the Park County Circuit Court accepted, vacating the prior judgment. This case demonstrates how late evidence of insurance can impact traffic violation adjudications and underscores the importance of accurate proof submissions to authorities. The ruling highlights procedural avenues for contesting fines related to forfeitable offenses when valid insurance exists, contributing to legal clarity on such matters.