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10/14/2026

New Arizona law may impact motorcyclists in 2027

Arizona Revised Statute § 28-2014, updated last session, will require at least one of the registered owners of a motorcycle to have the motorcycle endorsement to legally operate a motorcycle on public roadways before the motorcycle registration can be renewed.

A digital highway sign that encourages drivers to move over.

10/14/2026

If you see flashing lights, it’s time to 'Move Over'

At ADOT, we’re no stranger to the risks of what can occur when motorists drive distracted or inattentively. Our maintenance crews and members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, have experienced near misses, crashes and...

10/11/2026

PODCAST: Get a sneak peek into November's issue of Arizona Highways Magazine with Editor Robert Stieve

On the Road With ADOT host Doug Nintzel speaks with Robert Stieve, editor of Arizona Highways magazine, to talk about some of the great things about autumn in the Grand Canyon State.

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12/24/2017

Where in AZ??

It's a holiday weekend, but we hope you're still up for a brain teaser with our Facebook challenge.

12/22/2017

Holiday spirit hits our overhead signs

Be safe on the roads and make sure you don't end up with coal in your stocking this year!

12/21/2017

Driving Safety Home: Let’s all do our part to make sure 2017 ends on a safe note

Now is a good time for all of us to recommit to driving safely on our roads.

Image of snow plow on highway

12/20/2017

Know snow by the numbers

So far, it hasn't been a harsh winter, but ADOT is prepared for no matter what.

Traffic camera Catalina Highway

12/18/2017

After first taste of snow, get ready for even more in Arizona's high country

While it didn't drop a lot of snow, the season's first accumulated snow is a reminder that winter is here.

12/17/2017

Where in AZ??

A statue is your best clue in this week's "Where in AZ??" Facebook challenge.

Wrong-way driver warning on freeway message board

12/15/2017

From the Director: Reducing wrong-way crashes starts with you and me

When it comes to reducing the number of vehicle crashes, fatalities and serious injuries, real change has to begin in the driver’s seat.

12/14/2017

Star Wars is coming to a freeway near you

The latest Star Wars movie is out and it's an opportunity remind everyone of some safe driving practices.

Concrete poured for bridge deck over Santa Cruz River near I-10

12/13/2017

Saturday night’s all right for working

There's still a lot of accomplish in Tucson before ADOT crews ring in the new year.

Various colorful Arizona specialty license plates are displayed together, featuring different themes and designs.

12/12/2017

For the person who has everything, how about a specialty plate?

In this most wonderful time of the year, how about a specialty plate for someone on your list?