Motorcycle Safety

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 opportunity to offer a few safety tips so we can keep drivers of four-wheeled vehicles and motorcyclists safe on the road. Motorcyclists should not drive in a car’s blind spot. And drivers of cars should always look twice before changing lanes. 

ADOT's state engineer hopes you'll resolve to be more aware of other motorists, whether they’re driving a vehicle with two wheels or four.

Valley drivers can expect to see lots of motorcyclist on the road this week. We're encouraging all drivers to make it a smooth ride for everyone on the highway.

PHOENIX – Motorcycles and safety are two words that should be emphasized in tandem as much as possible, especially when you consider that there are approximately 320,000 motorcycles registered in Arizona.

With that in mind, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is lending its assistance to the “Riding for the Long Haul” motorcycle safety event being held Sunday, March 3 in Phoenix.

As temperatures begin to rise, expect to look twice for motorcycles on the road.

PHOENIX – Are you an experienced motorcycle rider looking to learn advanced techniques? A new rider learning the basics? Maybe you have to dust off your motorcycle before the occasional weekend ride?

You've probably noticed more motorcycles on the roads this week and we hope you're keeping an eye out for them when driving.

Spring usually brings out motorcyclists and bicyclists, making this a good time for safety reminders.

ADOT is using Motorcycle Awareness Month to remind drivers of all vehicles – two-wheeled, four-wheeled and more – to be more aware of motorcycles, making roads safer for everyone.

Whether someone is new to riding or has years of experience, ADOT encourages all riders to take a certified safety training course.

Our newest video focuses on the value of enrolling in a professional motorcycle rider training course.

May 2014 is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month and this topic is more important than ever.

ADOT’s yearly Motor Vehicle Crash Facts report shows that 823 people lost their lives in crashes on state and local roadways in Arizona in 2012.

Motorcycle-crash deaths in Arizona rose 59 percent between 2010 and 2011, an alarming statistic ADOT Director John Halikowski spoke of during a safety event held yesterday in Gilbert ...