ADOT Blog

It’s been almost 50 years since ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division began offering personalized license plates, giving drivers an opportunity to express themselves on their cars with just a few characters. The program began in 1975 and gained...

We were recently asked, "Why can't you finish one project before beginning another? There's construction everywhere!" That short, understandable question requires a bit of a long answer.

Will the work on the Loop 101 Improvement Project in north Scottsdale impact access to events like car shows and the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament? A lot of thought has gone into keeping the freeway project from being an issue for event visitors.

In 1939, every license plate issued by the Arizona Highway Department recognized Fray Marcos de Niza. That year, celebrations throughout Arizona marked the 400th anniversary of an expedition that made Fray Marcos the first European known to have reached this area.

Arizona leads the way when it comes to digital identification. It is the first state to offer four digital ID options.

Arizona motorists can drive support to many of their favorite charities by featuring them on their license plate. In Arizona, you can choose from more than 90 specialty license plates that support a range of causes and interests. To boost awareness, we spotlight one specialty license plate a week on social media.

By Kelsey Mo / ADOT Communications As Arizonans are prepping for end-of-the-year parties, we at ADOT want to remind everyone that driving under the influence of alcohol is never a good idea. Whether you’re attending a family gathering or...

​​​​​​​2023 is just about over and for the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project, significant progress was made in the last 12 months. Let’s take a look back at some of the major construction work successes.

The Adopt a Highway event focuses on the area between Three Points junction at State Route 86, about 25 miles southwest of Tucson, and Sasabe at the Arizona/Mexico border.

A vital artery in Phoenix's transportation network, SR 51 has an interesting history that reflects the city's growth and development. Originally conceived in the 1950s as an official offshoot of Interstate 10, as I-510, SR 51 was designed to alleviate congestion and accommodate the increasing number of residents and businesses in the area.