Safety

Drivers taking I-17 this holiday weekend are urged to avoid driving distracted, obey speed limits and make smart decisions behind the wheel.

You may have already seen this safety message, but it's no less important than the first time it was posted.

Rescuing Rover from the road may lead to more harm for you and him. It's best to leave his rescue to the professionals.

Our latest safety message caught the attention of U2 while promoting safe driving and seat belt use.

If you're hitting the road for the Labor Day holiday, get ADOT's top three travel tips.

You've mastered what to do when driving in a dust storm, but do you know how to stay safe in a downpour?

Enjoy the upcoming eclipse, but make sure you're doing it safely.

Here's why many of our dynamic message signs will display music-themed safety messages this weekend.

For our Spanish-speaking audience, today's blog covers how to safely drive near semitrailers and other large trucks.

To keep yourself and others safe, you need to drive differently when you're near semi-trucks.

ADOT Director John Halikowski discusses a planned system to help detect wrong-way drivers.

In time for July Fourth weekend, ADOT adds more I-17 overhead message signs.

Gators in Arizona? It happens on our roads in the summer.

Driver behavior is the leading factor in motor vehicle crashes.

PHOENIX ‒ With extreme heat in the forecast, it’s especially important for drivers to plan before taking to state highways, starting with having a fully charged cellphone as well as extra drinking water for all passengers, including pets.

Even though your vehicle has air conditioning, be ready in case you must spend extended time on the highway due to a breakdown or some other reason for delay. That starts with having sun protection, including sunscreen, an umbrella for shade, a wide-brimmed hat and loose-fitting, light-colored cotton clothing.

The idea was hatched in 1973, but the technology to implement a revolutionary dust detection system is just now available.

PHOENIX ‒ Cases of chilled bottled water, protective lightweight clothing, sun visors and shaded tent areas, coupled with mandatory training on dealing with extreme heat, are just some of the ways crews building the Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway are prepared for temperatures forecast to surge beyond 110.

We're explaining what a dust channel is and sharing advice on what to if you unexpectedly get caught in one.

ADOT's focus isn't just on transportation systems for drivers. We account for bicyclists and pedestrians too.

It’s something that takes an extra few minutes and can save a life: Secure your load.