Safety

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.

YUMA – Drivers on Araby Road south of Interstate 8 will see occasional delays next week as Arizona Department of Transportation crews install a new radar detection system to regulate the traffic signals at Araby and 32nd Street.

The radar detection system will replace an aging loop detection system in the pavement at the intersection.

PHOENIX – It happens in an instant. An overhead message board flashes, “ALERT, WRONG-WAY DRIVER AHEAD.” Or headlights suddenly appear on your side of a divided roadway.

What you do before and during these and other situations involving wrong-way drivers, most of whom are impaired, can increase the chances of avoiding a potentially fatal collision.

New digital signs look to improve safety along a mountainous stretch of I-17.

PHOENIX – Sending a safety message about dangerous speeding on the steep, winding stretch of Interstate 17 in the Black Canyon City area north of Phoenix, the Arizona Department of Transportation has activated six new electronic signs to tell drivers they’re traveling over the speed limit.

Highway safety goes far beyond headlines and usually points driver behavior.

If you've ever wondered why you see unconventional safety messages on ADOT's electronic message boards, today's blog has the answer.

National Traffic Incident Management Week is here and it's important to know what to do in a minor crash, both for your safety and others on the road.