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10/14/2026

New Arizona law may impact motorcyclists in 2027

Arizona Revised Statute § 28-2014, updated last session, will require at least one of the registered owners of a motorcycle to have the motorcycle endorsement to legally operate a motorcycle on public roadways before the motorcycle registration can be renewed.

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A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to move over.

10/14/2026

If you see flashing lights, it’s time to 'Move Over'

At ADOT, we’re no stranger to the risks of what can occur when motorists drive distracted or inattentively. Our maintenance crews and members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, have experienced near misses, crashes and...

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10/11/2026

PODCAST: Get a sneak peek into November's issue of Arizona Highways Magazine with Editor Robert Stieve

On the Road With ADOT host Doug Nintzel speaks with Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine, to talk about some of the great things about autumn in the Grand Canyon State.

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It's never too early to start preparing for snow and ice

ADOT's continuous preparation for winter weather paid off this past weekend, when a couple of inches of snow fell in parts of the high country. Now it's your turn to get ready.

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Workers and a roller complete repairs to a culvert on State Route 89.

10/09/2018

Working urgently and methodically to repair a flood-damaged highway

Photos and videos shared through our social media accounts helped tell the story of our nonstop efforts that reopened US 89 in less than 48 hours.

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10/05/2018

Adopt a Highway volunteers bag a win for Arizona on National CleanUp Day

Volunteer groups from around the state answered the invitation to participate in National CleanUp Day.

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10/04/2018

Throwback Thursday: Douglas back in the day

Today we are throwing it back to the 1970s with this undated photo taken of downtown Douglas, Ariz.

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10/03/2018

Video: Get the 411 on the Arizona Travel ID

Our new video details how to get an Arizona Travel ID and who may need one.

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10/02/2018

From the Director: Will your driver license fly in October 2020?

With almost two years to go before travel requirements change on Oct. 1, 2020, we're urging Arizonans to consider getting the Travel ID now if they plan to fly commercially or visit federal buildings.

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Traffic camera image of rain falling on Interstate 10 in Tucson

10/01/2018

With storms at hand, please slow down and be ready for the unexpected

It's a rainy week with the remnants of Hurricane Rosa passing through Arizona. That's why we're urging motorists to slow down, avoid tailgating and sudden braking, and expect the unexpected.

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