Safety

It's a rainy week with the remnants of Hurricane Rosa passing through Arizona. That's why we're urging motorists to slow down, avoid tailgating and sudden braking, and expect the unexpected.

PHOENIX – With the remnants of Hurricane Rosa bringing a rainy forecast to Arizona this week, motorists should slow down, avoid tailgating and sudden braking, and expect the unexpected.

An ADOT project has made crossing US 70 safer for those living in the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation community of Bylas.

When motorists veer out of control off the highway, traffic safety engineers have developed barriers designed to soften collisions with a wall, pole or other immovable objects.

PHOENIX – The word likely makes you think of a state like Florida, but Arizona highway drivers should stay alert for “gators” on the highway, especially with summer upon us.

Everybody knows that humans cause fires. It’s also true that only humans can prevent fires.

ADOT Director John Halikowski is challenging drivers to engage in smarter and safer decisions and achieve zero traffic fatalities during Memorial Weekend.

To get ready for fire season, Arizona Department of Transportation crews mow vegetation along highway shoulders in the winter and spring. They remove brush, thin trees and spray fire retardant within the ADOT right-of-way to prevent fires and slow the spread of those that occur.

Other states look to ADOT as they consider adopting wrong-way driver detection technology.

The votes are in and Arizonans have selected the winners of the Arizona Department of Transportation’s Safety Message Contest.

Beginning this week, you’ll be able to see the life-and-death consequences that selfish driving decisions have on Arizona’s motorists.

ADOT Director John Halikowski calls on Arizona citizens to vote for the next safety message you want to see on ADOT message boards.

Traveling to Sonoyta, just south of the border, ADOT's director and others joined Sonora officials in recognizing a binational effort that led to the safety corridor.

We're excited to support the Sonoran government with the creation of a safety corridor for Mexico Route 8 between Lukeville and the beaches in Puerto Peñasco

We're embracing the Valentine's Day spirit on our overhead message boards with a reminder to drive safely.

Distracted driving crashes can be avoided. Stay focused so you and those on the road with you arrive safely.

It's time for you to weigh in and tell us what you think of our holiday safety messages.

Be safe on the roads and make sure you don't end up with coal in your stocking this year!

When it comes to reducing the number of vehicle crashes, fatalities and serious injuries, real change has to begin in the driver’s seat.

The latest Star Wars movie is out and it's an opportunity remind everyone of some safe driving practices.