Frequently Asked Questions
Safety - It's the way we work!

This page contains answers to frequently asked safety & health questions for employees at ADOT and for the general public.

• What are the requirements for being a "flagger" in the state of Arizona?
   
  • You can learn about requirements from the state policy on flagger certification.
     
• Where can I obtain flagger training if I am not an employee at ADOT?
   
  • The American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) has a national database of Flagger instructors. Classes are offered throughout the state of Arizona. Contact an ATSSA certified instructor in your area to register for Flagger Training.
     
  • The National Safety Council Training Resource may also have classes available in your area

• I have a question about Commercial Driver's Licence Hazardous Materials Endorsement or transportation of Hazardous Materials in the state of Arizona. Who do I contact?
  
  It depends:
  
  

  • If you have a specific licensing question you need to call the Motor Vehicle Division's Commercial Drivers Licensing office at 602.712.6558. or refer to the MVD Web page.
     
  • For the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Standards see their FMCSA Rules and Regulations Web site.
     
  • Arizona generally follows all of the Federal DOT standards for hauling hazardous materials. If you have any questions on specifics, please see the Department of Transportation's Hazmat Safety Web site.
     
  • For enforcement questions, see the Arizona Department of Public Safety's Commercial Programs Web site.
    
     
• Where can I find a map that shows the current hazardous material's restricted routes for the state of Arizona?
   

  • See the map.
      
  • For other states refer to the National Hazardous Materials Route Registry.