Why You Should Sign Up for WYDOT's Winter Travel Authorization Program
The WYDOT is inviting residents and travelers to apply for travel authorization before the fall of 2022 -2023 winter. The winter is fast approaching, so the preparation enables drivers to safely and conveniently drive through the season. This article intends to guide you on how to apply for the travel authorization program.
How to Apply For W-TAP
The application process for offers under Wyoming Travel Authorization Program (W-TAP) is free, and so, as a new user, you're urged to sign up as soon as possible before the snow and road closures start. The application process involves two simple steps, which are:
- Visit the W-TAP registration page
- Create your username and password for your W-TAP account.
While creating your username and password, ensure the following.
- Your username must be at least five characters long.
- A username can be a combination of any letter or digits (0-9)
- Whereases you can include a hyphen or spaces in your username, they cannot be used at the beginning and the end of a username.
- Your password must be eight characters long with at least one letter and digit.
Reasons why Should Apply For W-TAP
W-TAP authorizes your movements on approved safe segments of closed roadways. With W-TAP membership, you have the chance to join Wyoming Authorized Travel (WAT) and the Rolling Closure Authorization (RCA). WAT is open for all drivers though you must convince the authority why you should travel on the barricaded roads.
The WAT program provides you with up to seven options of road sections to choose from. Additionally, should there be any eventuality, WYDOT will keep alerting you to only drive on the authorized sections of the road. You may be notified via your email or W-TAP account.
The RCA program is purely limited to drivers with Wyoming driver's licenses. Such motorists can drive on roads closed due to a temporary street right-of-way closure. The RCA doesn't require you to justify why you must travel on a closed highway; nonetheless, you must subscribe to the set rules of the program.
More importantly, only Wyoming Highway Patrol has the absolute authority to permit movements beyond the highway closure gates. Based on the changing weather conditions or other factors, Wyoming Highway Patrol is mandated to quash any decision made by WATs or RCAs.
WYDOT encourages residents to quickly apply for travel authorizations before the winter sets in as a safety measure. Returning users are advised to use their W-TAP account and update their selected routes and other necessary details. Registered members should confirm their participation in the program too.