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PHOENIX – A popular smartphone messaging app is helping to make Arizona roads safer for motorists and truck drivers while reducing congestion at the international border and boosting Arizona’s economy.

As part of a first-of-its-kind safety certification program for truck drivers and trucking firms in Mexico, the Arizona Department of Transportation is using WhatsApp to help qualified drivers and mechanics know whether their trucks meet Arizona safety requirements before heading to the border.

Facial recognition is critical to our efforts to protect Arizonans' identities and prevent fraud involving state-issued driver licenses and ID cards.

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

Self-driving cars are already operating in Arizona and ADOT is embracing and preparing for the new technology.

What does Arizona Cardinals left tackle and captain Jared Veldheer have in common with the Arizona Department of Transportation? We both know that seat belts save lives.