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A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to wear seat belts.
09/04/2026

And the winners in ADOT’s 2026 Safety Message Contest are …

After 1,700 submissions and more than 3,900 votes, Arizonans have chosen two traffic safety messages as the winners in ADOT’s tenth annual Safety Message Contest! We invited the public to vote on 10 finalists and the winning messages are...
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Vehicles driving on the highway.
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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Large stone sundial with Roman numerals, an upright triangular gnomon, and an inscribed text in the center, set in a paved outdoor area.
11/09/2018

Memorial at Sunset Point honors fallen transportation workers

Sunset Point is ADOT's busiest rest area and is known to drivers on Interstate 17 for its grand vistas. But it also is home to another unique feature - a sundial memorial to fallen ADOT employees.
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11/08/2018

From the Director: ADOT has special teams responding to traffic incidents

These men and women are highly trained individuals, especially in traffic incident management procedures and techniques.
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11/07/2018

Value engineering saves time, reduces motorist inconvenience on I-17 improvement

Value engineering used by ADOT and its contractors is designed to deliver superior final products in less time without additional cost.
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Adopt a Highway Clint Fluhr memorial sign
11/06/2018

Adopt a Highway: Remembering Arizona’s memorial groups

Over 400 groups statewide adopted their segments as a memorial or remembrance of a friend or family member close to them.
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11/05/2018

Did you know you can toss your old license plate?

No need to bring your old license plate back to an MVD office. Just toss it in the recycling bin.
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Truck at port of entry with driver and officer
11/01/2018

Throwback Thursday: A friendly smile and helping hand at commercial ports

Let's look back to the days when Motor Vehicle Division officers manned ports of entry to illustrate ADOT's continuing support of commercial travel and safety.
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10/31/2018

Keeping drivers, pedestrians safe on Halloween

Encouraging drivers to make safe driving decisions, ADOT is displaying two Halloween-themed safety messages on overhead signs statewide.
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Construction Academy classroom with attendees
10/29/2018

ADOT-sponsored program offers a hand up to construction careers

Our Construction Academy helps economically disadvantaged individuals, including the unemployed, get the training and equipment they need to begin careers in transportation construction.
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10/26/2018

Temporary bridge, permanent benefits

Motorists using I-10 in Tucson are using much-improved bridges at Wilmot Road without having to endure major delays during construction.
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Two black and white images of Highway Hawk
10/25/2018

Throwback Thursday: The Highway Hawk was one busy bird

From parades and county fairs to school assemblies and community events, ADOT’s official mascot made it a mission to educate children and adults about highway safety.
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