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10/26/2025

PODCAST: MVD services that can save you time and protect you financially

From eTitle Transfer to the AZMVDNOW customer portal to the security that comes with filing a Sold Notice when selling a vehicle, our Motor Vehicle Division is all about finding ways to get you out of line and safely on the road. Get the latest in this episode of On the Road With ADOT.

ADOT workers rescues a cat on a highway

10/24/2025

ADOT IRU member rescues kitten on freeway

Travis Benthin, a member of ADOT's Incident Response Unit, rescued a kitten on a heavily-traveled freeway.

Arrowhead H.O.G. 5104

10/24/2025

Motorcycle club rides for fun, remembrance and safety

Beyond the joy of riding, a Phoenix based motorcycle club remembers loved ones and helps keep roadsides litter free for more than three decades.

Popular blog articles

02/01/2018

At home in Painted Cliffs Rest Area

Many wonder who takes care of the rest areas in remote parts of the state. Today we're introducing you to the Painted Hills resident and caretaker.

01/31/2018

Hamilton heads off-Broadway and onto ADOT message boards

Check out the reaction we received from "Hamilton" musical fans after posting our latest safety messages.

01/30/2018

Be non-stop about safe driving

Our latest freeway safety messages may be familiar to fans of the Broadway musical, Hamilton.

01/29/2018

Art of Transportation: Canyon Diablo Bridge

The Art of Transportation finds beauty in an aging bridge in northern Arizona.

01/28/2018

Where in AZ??

It's Sunday and we've posted another "Where in AZ??" challenge for our Facebook fans.

01/26/2018

How to ensure you're receiving ADOT's updates in your Facebook feed

Facebook changes may mean you receive less information on traffic incidents.

01/24/2018

When weather threatens travel, showing always beats telling

ADOT staff members in the field shared photos and video during the recent snowstorm to help drivers make safe decisions.

01/23/2018

Route 89: Arizona photographer finds his way on border to border highway

An Arizona photographer has traveled tens of thousands of miles to document US 89.

01/22/2018

Fed up with distracted drivers? It’s up to us to make roads safer

Distracted Driving Awareness Week is a good time to be reminded that safer roads are up to us.

01/19/2018

Friday Five: New plates at Barrett-Jackson, low MVD numbers and territorial capital trivia

We're wrapping up the week by showing you what happened at ADOT this week.