Safety

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.

PHOENIX – With overhanging rock removed from a mountainside along State Route 77 south of Globe, the Arizona Department of Transportation is lifting all restrictions on a seven-mile stretch after six months of blasting and follow-up work.

The safety project, which began last fall, removed boulders and other rock formations from a limestone cliff near Dripping Springs, between mileposts 154 and 161 about 10 miles south of Globe.

Drivers experienced regularly scheduled weekday closures and lane restrictions to allow for this work, which ended Friday, June 2.

ADOT congratulates 2017 graduates, but also reminds them to make wise choices especially when it comes to driving.

The winners of the ADOT Safety Message Contest will revealed on Friday!

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

ADOT continues its efforts to educate the trucking industry about how safety compliance can reduce border inspection times and make roads safer.

Learn more about ADOT's St. Patrick's Day safety message.

We don’t need an Academy or selfie-taking accountants to tell us who has the best safety message.

Did your safety slogan make it to the next round? Find out and vote for your favorites through March 15.

Time is running out to submit your original safety slogans for the ADOT message boards!

Show your loved ones you care by slowing down this Valentine's Day.

Here’s your chance to be creative while thinking of important safety messages.

Then why have we spent so much time of late telling you what NOT to do when you're heading uphill for some winter fun?

At ADOT, we're dreaming of safe driving on Arizona's highways for the holidays.

We understand the temptation, but the highway shoulder is NOT a safe place to pull over and play in the snow.