Safety

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.

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.