An automobile is a vehicle that moves on four wheels and is one of our primary methods of transportation. Automobiles are also known as cars or vehicles. Trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUV), and minivans are different types of automobiles, and are sometimes referred to as cars, vehicles, or motor vehicles.
Automobiles are usually powered by an internal combustion engine using gasoline or diesel fuel, or by one or more electric motors, using energy stored in one or more rechargeable batteries.
In Wyoming, automobiles, which include cars, trucks, SUVs, and minivans, are primarily regulated by the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT). These vehicles, whether powered by internal combustion engines using gasoline or diesel, or by electric motors with rechargeable batteries, must be registered with the state. Owners are required to have a title for their vehicle and maintain liability insurance that meets state minimum coverage requirements. Wyoming state statutes also set forth regulations regarding vehicle safety standards, emissions, and inspections. Additionally, drivers must adhere to traffic laws that govern the operation of motor vehicles on public roads. Federal laws, such as those enforced by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), also apply to automobile safety standards and environmental regulations.