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Grogginess, yawning, sluggishness — they’re all signs of fatigue. That fatigue can make it harder to get through a workday, and your motor skills can be impaired. If you drive while drowsy, it could result in a crash. So during Drowsy...
One way ADOT helps safely connect people and empower Arizona's economy is operating commercial ports of entry. This is where officers with our Enforcement and Compliance Division (ECD) make sure large trucks and other commercial vehicles have proper permits and weight and are safe to operate on state highways.
This dedicated group of individuals brings the the history, legends and lore of the southwest to life. ADOT celebrates three decades of Adopt a Highway volunteer service to help keep US 60 clean near the Peralta Trail.

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Many have taken notice of the safety messages on ADOT's overhead message boards, but the agency has been trying to get drivers' attention for many years.
If you know, "Where in AZ??" we took this photo, join our Facebook challenge!
For our Spanish-speaking audience, today's blog covers how to safely drive near semitrailers and other large trucks.
A new record was set at the MVD last month and it's all for a good cause.
Just like a home needs occasional renovating, so do highway rest areas.
You have a smartphone, may want a smart car and will soon be introduced to smart highways.
To keep yourself and others safe, you need to drive differently when you're near semi-trucks.
Can you guess "Where in AZ??" we snapped this photo? Post your guess on our Facebook page!
After getting beat up by years of freezes, thaws and heavy weather, Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff is getting a much-needed upgrade in the form of two projects.
If you think you've spotted an Arizona highway on the the big screen, you're probably right.