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A highway worker directing a wrecked vehicle off the freeway.
11/02/2026

Slow down and move over during Crash Responder Safety Week

November has begun, and that means cooler weather, the start of the holiday season and Crash Responder Safety Week. Crash Responder Safety Week, which runs Nov. 2-6, is held annually to raise awareness about the important work our first...
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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...
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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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Traffic camera view of blowing dust on urban freeway
06/13/2016

Why you should turn off your vehicle's lights when pulling aside for dust

The Pull Aside, Stay Alive campaign urges motorists caught in low-visibility blowing dust to pull off the roadway and turn off all vehicle lights. Today's blog explains why.
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overhead view of the I-10 corridor
06/08/2016

From the Director: I-10 Corridor Coalition will enhance flow of commerce, travel

Here's why a pact signed by officials from Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas is an important step forward for transportation in the Southwest.
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Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts 2015 Banner
06/08/2016

How we looked at safety devices in explaining the 2015 Crash Facts report

While you can't control decisions another driver makes, using a safety device appropriate to the vehicle you are driving -- or riding in or on -- can save your life.
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Traffic camera image showing crash
06/07/2016

From the Director: Should 'accident' be used in transportation terminology?

When a driver intentionally speeds and gets injured or dies in a traffic collision, is it an accident?
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Trucks and vehicles drive on a highway with very low visibility due to heavy dust making road signs and surroundings barely visible.
06/06/2016

A look at trouble spots for blowing dust around Arizona

Meteorologist Paul Panhans recently shared what forecasters look for when predicting blowing dust and where some of the trouble spots are located.
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A wide highway in a desert landscape, with cars driving and mountains visible in the distance.
06/02/2016

Oracle Road project benefits wildlife, motorists and cyclists

The State Route 77 (Oracle Road) project west of Mt. Lemmon not only adds travel lanes for drivers but has something for bicyclists and wildlife.
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Old photo of MVD office
06/01/2016

From the Archives: Technology moves MVD customer service ahead

The MVD is finding ways to leverage new technology to improve processes and improve the customer experience.
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Travel survey promotional graphic
05/31/2016

From the Director: National survey charts Arizona's travel patterns, needs

For ADOT, the National Household Travel Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation serves as an important planning tool.
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US 89 roundabout in Cameron
05/30/2016

Big changes to bridge over the Little Colorado River

Today we’re taking you on a unique drive through Cameron on US 89 north of Flagstaff.
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05/27/2016

One Less Spark: How motorists can help prevent wildfires

ADOT is joining with federal, state and local agencies at Sunset Point Rest Area at milepost 252 on Interstate 17 to promote the “One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire” fire prevention and awareness campaign.
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