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10/17/2025

Move Over for flashing lights on the side of the road

Every day, members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, and our maintenance crews put themselves at risk when they work near traffic. I’m grateful for their dedication and diligence. Their work is critical to keeping the...
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Derek Parish of ADOT's Incident Response Unit, brought to you by GEICO.
10/15/2025

IRU member recounts being struck by distracted driver

On April 23, 2023, while assisting at the scene of a crash, Derek Parish with ADOT’s Incident Response Unit – sponsored by GEICO – faced a terrifying moment as an oncoming vehicle sped toward him. We're sharing his story this national Move Over Day to highlight the life-saving importance of Arizona's "Move Over" law.
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10/12/2025

PODCAST: Our director explains Arizona's new safe-driving campaign

Spend a few minutes with ADOT Director Jennifer Toth and host Doug Nintzel and we hope you'll take the following to heart: Choosing not to speed, choosing not to drive impaired, choosing to wear a seat belt and making other simple choices will result in fewer life-altering crashes on all Arizona roadways.
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11/03/2024

PODCAST: Keeping ADOT rest areas ready for travelers is no small task

A lot goes into making sure rest areas are clean, stocked and ready to serve travelers 24 hours a day throughout the year, including having resident caretakers at larger rest areas. That's why this week's episode of On the Road With ADOT features Bobby Wheeler, ADOT's rest area manager.
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A long, narrow concrete bridge stretches across a dry, rocky landscape with sparse vegetation.
11/02/2024

SR 79 Bridge - Triumph Over the Gila River

The State Route 79 bridge over the Gila River in Florence has withstood the test of time.
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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive with focus.
10/31/2024

Don’t lose focus driving home on Halloween

It’s Halloween, and the Arizona Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers to not get distracted with thoughts of candy, costumes, haunted houses and more while out on the roads. If you drive on state highways today, you might...
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An animated still image of a a girl picking up litter near a road.
10/28/2024

ADOT Kids: Littered landscapes are frightening

Hey, Pumpkin! Halloween is coming, and we’ve created a fun activity for kids of all ages to find the differences between two littered landscapes. Check out the activity here. We’ve worked hard to emphasize the super-obvious fact that litter...
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Specialty plates featured in October.
10/28/2024

October recap: Specialty Plate Spotlight

ADOT has more than 100 specialty license plates featuring a range of worthy causes or charities. To boost awareness, we showcase one specialty license plate each week on social media.
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10/27/2024

PODCAST: It's the home stretch for ADOT's I-10 Broadway Curve project

Marcy McMacken, our communications lead on ADOT's largest construction project to date, looks toward the launch of eastbound collector-distributor roads and completing the new interchange connecting I-10 and SR 143.
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The headlight of a black car showing its age with peeling paint.
10/25/2024

Water damage and other spooky things that can make buying a used car ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Halloween is here, which means candy, costumes, trick or treating and scary movies. And if you don’t pay attention to the Signs, buying a used car could feel like the Little Shop of Horrors and make you Scream.
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A person in the passenger seat pointing at a young driver
10/23/2024

Take the time to remind young drivers about safe driving during Teen Driver Safety Week

National Teen Driver Safety Week runs Oct. 20-26 this year and is a great opportunity to remind teens and their parents about the distractions and responsibilities of driving. Some specific risk factors, according to data, for teen drivers...
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A Motor Vehicle Division building in Prescott
10/22/2024

Video shows teens the process of getting a driver license at the MVD

Imagine this: You’re freshly 16, and you’re itching to start driving on your own. But you’ve got to pass the Arizona road test first. But it’s a little intimidating and you’re not sure what to expect. We know taking the actual road test can...
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10/20/2024

PODCAST: Hey young people, it's National Teen Driver Safety Week

Kelsey Mo, our safety communications lead, has important tips for young drivers and their parents, including always using a seat belt, avoiding distractions, limiting passengers and never driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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