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08/31/2026

2025 crash data shows decrease in traffic fatalities for third straight year

Crash data from 2025 shows a decrease in traffic fatalities and crashes across Arizona roads for the third straight year. That’s a positive step in the right direction, but even one death is one too many, and there is more work to be done...

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08/30/2026

PODCAST: If a trip to a Motor Vehicle Division office is on your to-do list, this episode of On the Road with ADOT will get you ready

A lot of business with the Motor Vehicle Division can be done online. However, if a visit to an MVD office is in your future, you’ll want to listen to our latest episode of On the Road with ADOT. MVD Spokesman Bill Lamoreaux sits down with host Doug Nintzel to offer helpful hints to get you “MVD ready.”

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08/19/2026

Volunteers make Arizona shine

Adopt a Highway is rolling out the red carpet for our newest volunteers! See who is making a difference in your community and join us in celebration.

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For the MVD, these awards are a big deal

Most drivers have never heard of the AAMVA Awards, but MVD employees, it's a big deal.

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09/14/2020

Framing Arizona in the best light

Adopt a Highway volunteers help Arizona look her best. Now, volunteers can make others aware of the work they're doing to 'Keep Arizona Grand.'

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09/10/2020

Big bridge history near little Cameron

What does it take to cross the Little Colorado River? The answer is more than a century and three different bridges.

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A person wearing a green glove and jeans holds a dark-colored lizard with an orange tail in their hand.

09/09/2020

ADOT biologists help species and projects move forward

Why does a transportation agency have biologists? Good question! And here is the answer.

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Adopt a Highway recognition sign and a photo of Marc Philbrook

09/08/2020

Watch out for this Sasquatch along US 60

According to our Adopt a Highway program, the spirit of Sasquatch lives on US 60 east of Show Low.

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09/04/2020

Shared input on the South Mountain Freeway's shared-used path

To build the best possible shared used path along the South Mountain Freeway, ADOT went and talked to the experts - the bicyclists and other residents who will use it.

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09/02/2020

From the Director: A customer service message about the MVD

ADOT Director John Halikowski shares a message about the issues facing the Motor Vehicle Division during the public health situation and what the MVD is doing to respond.

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