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What are the Emphasis Areas?

Based on the most recent analysis of statewide crash data, Arizona has identified five emphasis areas. These emphasis areas are a required component of any STSP and help direct resources, focus implementation efforts, and organize emphasis area teams. The five emphasis areas are: Highway Safety (Behavior-Related), Intersections, Lane Departure, Pedestrians and Safety-Related Data.

What is the Arizona STSP?

A Strategic Traffic Safety Plan (STSP) is a statewide, coordinated plan that provides a comprehensive framework for reducing fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads. The STSP is developed by the Arizona Department of Transportation in cooperation with local, regional, state, federal, tribal, non-profit and private-sector safety stakeholders. The STSP is a data-driven, multiyear plan that establishes statewide goals and objectives and identifies Emphasis Areas that must be addressed to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries.

How many years of experience driving a commercial motor vehicle are required to qualify for the waiver?

For at least two years immediate preceding the application date for the waiver, you must have operated a military motor vehicle that is representative of the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) that you operate or expect to operate. See the Military Personnel page for more information.

Is the medical examiner required to repeat the entire physical examination if the driver is only returning for a blood pressure check?

This decision is made at the discretion of the medical examiner; if the driver returns to the same medical examiner within the time required, the CDL driver is not required to repeat the entire physical examination. However, if the medical examiner is to extend the certification, it must be extended from the original date of exam, and a new certification card must be completed.