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04/12/2026

PODCAST: You should pay attention to ADOT's distracted driving podcast

We know it’s not easy to avoid every distraction when you’re behind the wheel. All the more reason to pay attention to Kelsey Mo, ADOT’s public information officer for safety, as she talks to Doug Nintzel during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

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A digital message board on the highway encourages motorists look twice for motorcyclists

04/08/2026

Look twice for motorcyclists during Arizona Bike Week

If you see more motorcycles than usual on highways this weekend in the Phoenix area, it may be because Arizona Bike Week is currently happening at Westworld of Scottsdale. ADOT is not involved in the event itself, but we’re taking the...

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Volunteers with Adopt a Highway sign for Judi Ackerman on SR 69

04/03/2026

Celebrate Earth Day and Volunteer Week

If you are looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in your community from the ground up, forming a volunteer group might be for you. Every piece of litter picked up contributes to a healthier planet.

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Freeway parade reminds motorists to 'Move Over'

An upcoming freeway parade will highlight the importance of Arizona's 'Move Over' law.

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Traffic on Interstate 10 east of Wild Horse Pass, showing several vehicles traveling in both directions on a wide highway through a desert landscape.

10/25/2016

Your view of traffic at az511.gov is now even more current

ADOT has changed how frequently camera images refresh from every 10 seconds to every five seconds.

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A snow plow clears snow from a road in a snowy landscape, spraying snow to the side. Snow-covered grass and hills are visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

10/24/2016

How different sources expect winter weather to play out in Arizona

Fall is here and winter weather is just around the corner. Find out what the experts are predicting for winter 2016.

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10/22/2016

From the Director: Don't be a selfish driver

More than 690 and growing. That number represents traffic deaths in Arizona through September.

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10/21/2016

New campaign targets selfish driving

Traffic fatalities on Arizona roads are on pace to exceed 900 for the first time since 2008. You can help change that.

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10/20/2016

Removing detours for new drivers at MVD

MVD has eliminated random road tests for new private driving school grads.

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10/19/2016

Art of Transportation: Fall colors in Prescott

Fall arrives a little later in Arizona than it does across the rest of the country. In this week's Art of Transportation, you can see a few trees near the State Route 69 and State Route 89 traffic interchange in Prescott beginning to turn orange.

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