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A digital highway sign that encourages motorists to stay alert.

11/01/2026

Stay awake, alert during Drowsy Driving Prevention Week

Tossing and turning the night before a major presentation at work. A newborn baby waking all hours of the night. Pulling an all-nighter to study for a final exam. Whatever the reason, we’re exhausted and fatigued. And that fatigue not only...

A digital highway sign that encourages motorists to drive with focus.

10/31/2026

Drive with focus this Halloween

Spooky frights and buckets of candy await on Halloween, but we want to remind drivers to stay focused on the road and not get distracted by thoughts of ghosts and haunted houses. If you’re driving on state highways this weekend, you might...

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10/30/2026

Heavy rain can flood the market with water damaged vehicles

When looking for a new-to-you vehicle, it is important to know its history. Pay close attention to a vehicle’s condition and title status, especially in a private sale.

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10/22/2017

Where in AZ??

Our weekly "Where in AZ??" challenge continues. Take the challenge by visiting the ADOT Facebook page.

Students tour interchange construction site

10/20/2017

Future transportation leaders connect with South Mountain Freeway project and its people

Where better to learn about the intersection of math and transportation than the biggest transportation project in Arizona?

Move over safety message on freeway board

10/19/2017

Tow truck parade kicks off Move Over Awareness Day

You may have already seen this safety message, but it's no less important than the first time it was posted.

10/18/2017

What international visitors need to know before driving in Arizona

International visitors often have questions about what they need to drive legally when making a stop in Arizona.

Tire tracks in dirt

10/17/2017

Art of Transportation: Making tracks

Construction equipment being used for the South Mountain Freeway left eye-catching patterns on the ground near bridges going up over the Salt River.

10/16/2017

Consider the colorful history of traffic cones

What's bright orange, plastic, gets run over daily and makes roads and road workers safer? Happy birthday to the traffic cone.

10/15/2017

Where in AZ??

It's another Sunday brain teaser! Join us on Facebook for the "Where in AZ??" challenge.

10/13/2017

Let the professionals handle dogs and other animals on freeways

Rescuing Rover from the road may lead to more harm for you and him. It's best to leave his rescue to the professionals.

Person in line at the mvd office in prescott

10/12/2017

MVD is getting customers out of the line and safely on the road

ADOT's Motor Vehicle Division has made hundreds of improvements over the past year to improve customer service.

Highway signs showing directions for North 303, I-10 West to Los Angeles via Exit 104B, and I-10 East to Phoenix via Exit 104A.

10/11/2017

New freeway ramps improve mobility for West Valley drivers

West Valley drivers have improved freeway access with the opening of new freeway ramps. It's all part of building you a better freeway.