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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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Historic bridge along old Route 66 in Northern Arizona

06/26/2017

These ADOT photos take you on a Route 66 tour

Visit historic Route 66 without leaving your sofa on our photo tour.

06/25/2017

Where in AZ??

Can you tell us "Where in AZ??" this beautiful old bridge is located?

DMS messaging freeway sign with message

06/23/2017

ADOT Friday Five: Wildfires, Crash Facts and toilet paper

Our #FridayFive includes wildfire info, a new reports on crashes, and even some toilet paper.

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06/22/2017

From the ADOT Archives: The 'Stack' construction

Styles from the 1990 are back in, so we're taking a look back at what was going on in Phoenix transportation in the '90s.

MVD office interior view

06/21/2017

Continuous Improvement: New MVD hours reduce wait times

The Arizona MVD is opening early to move you through the MVD faster and more efficiently.

Historic photo showing Highway 85 as a gravel road

06/20/2017

Highway History: State Route 85

State Route 85 has an important place in Arizona's history and will continue to be important to the state's economic future.

Text Move Over AZ in bold yellow and gray letters with a blurry road background and an orange border.

06/19/2017

With projects underway in high country, be sure to ‘Move Over’ in work zones

A safety campaign geared toward northern Arizona will feature safety messages on overhead signs and on ADOT’s social media channels.

06/18/2017

Where in AZ??

"Where in AZ??" was this photo taken? Join us on Facebook and post your answer.

06/16/2017

Art of Transportation: Guardrail reflections

The Art of Transportation features an ADOT employee working alongside the highway.

Dust storm reduces visibility on Interstate 10, viewed through traffic camera.

06/15/2017

Technology makes early dust detection possible for planned I-10 system

The idea was hatched in 1973, but the technology to implement a revolutionary dust detection system is just now available.