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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists to drive sober.

07/02/2026

Sparklers, not drivers, should be lit over July 4 weekend

Independence Day is just around the corner, and we want to take a moment and remind Arizonans that sparklers, not drivers, should be “lit” during the holiday celebrations. If you’re driving on state highways this holiday weekend, you may...

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07/01/2026

MVD Community Connections enters year 5 of giving back

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division charitable team known as MVD Community Connections began the fifth year of giving back to Arizona communities.

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06/30/2026

Adopt a Highway: Save the date for National CleanUp Day

We're gearing up for ADOT's annual statewide cleanup held on National CleanUp Day. Register your volunteer group to participate or let us know if you'd like to adopt your own section to help keep Arizona grand throughout the year.

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Ringtail on the new Arizona driver licenses needs a name

The ringtail, incorporated into the new Arizona driver license background image as a security feature, needs a nickname.

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05/30/2014

Delivering information about weekend freeway restrictions is a team effort

Get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to create the Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory each week.

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05/28/2014

‘One Less Spark’ campaign shows how drivers can help prevent wildfires

ADOT is participating in the "One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire" campaign to show how drivers can prevent wildfires.

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05/27/2014

All about attenuators

Attenuators are important features that help keep drivers and ADOT crews safe.

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05/21/2014

Transportation Management Plans help to minimize construction impacts

Transportation Management Plans help manage and minimize the impact of ADOT construction.

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05/20/2014

Additional energy efficient license plates now available exclusively for plug-in hybrids

Beginning today, specific hybrid vehicle owners will have another opportunity to obtain one of the “Clean Air – Blue Skies” Energy Efficient license plates.

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