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10/19/2025

PODCAST: A State Trooper explains the Move Over Law and its purpose

This week, we're grateful to have a State Trooper on the ADOT podcast to not just explain Arizona's Move Over Law but the white-knuckle experience of being stopped next to traffic.

An ADOT truck assisting a stranded motorist on the side of the highway

10/17/2025

Move Over for flashing lights on the side of the road

Every day, members of ADOT’s Incident Response Unit, sponsored by GEICO, and our maintenance crews put themselves at risk when they work near traffic. I’m grateful for their dedication and diligence. Their work is critical to keeping the...

Derek Parish of ADOT's Incident Response Unit, brought to you by GEICO.

10/15/2025

IRU member recounts being struck by distracted driver

On April 23, 2023, while assisting at the scene of a crash, Derek Parish with ADOT’s Incident Response Unit – sponsored by GEICO – faced a terrifying moment as an oncoming vehicle sped toward him. We're sharing his story this national Move Over Day to highlight the life-saving importance of Arizona's "Move Over" law.

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12/16/2016

Arizona empieza a instalar los primeros Corredores Seguros en el estado

Today’s blog, for our Spanish-speaking audience, talks about newly designated Safety Corridors.

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12/15/2016

Using the Force to keep drivers safe

With “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” premiering this week, motorists on Arizona’s highways will see Star Wars-themed safety messages on overhead signs.

12/14/2016

Timing is everything when it comes to improving traffic flow

ADOT and city of Phoenix engineers worked together to improve traffic signal timing and save drivers thousands of hours of travel time.

12/13/2016

With three specialty plates coming, more worthy causes will benefit

There are three new options coming to the dozens of specialty plates available through our Motor Vehicle Division.

Safety Corridor Next 4 Miles zero tolerance road sign

12/12/2016

Why there's zero tolerance for violations in new safety corridors

New signs along two stretches of highway designate Safety Corridors. See our video explaining this effort.

12/09/2016

Highway holiday tradition continues on Interstate 17

Learn about a mystery involving the I-17 Mystery Tree, which is once again decked out for the holidays.

12/08/2016

Driving Safety Home: Your decisions are key with winter at hand

While ADOT works to keep our roads drivable and safe all season, the decisions everyone else makes are equally important.

Car being towed

12/07/2016

When you see flashing lights, “Move Over”

Today we've provided a refresher on the "Move Over" law and a preview of overhead highways you'll be seeing.

12/06/2016

Wireless technology allows remote traffic monitoring in Maricopa

A new communication system allows ADOT to remotely monitor and adjust traffic signals.

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12/05/2016

As these videos show, working for ADOT can be a real blast

We’ve said it all along: Working for ADOT can be a real blast. Check out videos illustrating this point.