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Driving, Roads, and MVD

Our cars are very important to us. We buy vehicles, we deal with the Motor Vehicle Division (MVD), we get tickets, drive in bad weather and more. Here are some resources for things that you need to know about driving in Arizona.

Driving Times and Driving Distances

Here are the mileages and estimated driving times to and from the cities and towns of Greater Phoenix, including some popular driving destinations outside Maricopa County.

Arizona Law Requires That License Plates Be Clearly Visible

On January 1, 2009 a new license plate law went into effect in Arizona targeting the use of license plate frames that cover up parts of the plate.

Arizona Auto Insurance Rates

Arizona has high auto insurance rates compared to other parts of the country. Get a comparison of Arizona auto insurance premiums.

Arizona Defensive Driving School

If you've received a moving violation in Arizona, you may be able to attend Defensive Driving School, otherwise known as Traffic School, to have the ticket diverted.

Car Colors and Heat

What color car should you get if you live in the desert? Here is the answer to the question, "which car colors are best in the heat?"

Commute Time Survey Results

See responses posted to the Phoenix Rush Hour Commute Survey. Now you'll know how long it will take to get from here to there.

Commute Time Survey

If you live in the Phoenix area and drive in rush hour, take this survey about your commute time.

Emissions Testing in Arizona

Get quick tips on emissions testing in Arizona. Many vehicles don't have to be tested at all for emissions, but if you need to have your car tested, these tips will make the process easier.

Find Cheap Gas in Phoenix

Check out where the best prices for gas are in the greater Phoenix area. These respurces should help you find the cheapest gas in Phoenix.

Foreign Driver License

Find out what a foreign driver needs to drive a car in Arizona.

HOV Lane - High Occupancy Vehicle

Here are five things you need to know about the HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) lane in Phoenix. The Phoenix carpools lanes are restricted during certain hours.

Phoenix Has Safe Drivers

A study done by Allstate says that Phoenix ranks the best for the fewest accidents among cities with a population of over 1 million. Gilbert, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Glendale, suburbs of Phoenix, did well on the survey, too.

Photo Radar - Red Light Camera

Is photo radar helping to minimize injuries, or is photo radar an invasion of our privacy? Read one opinion about what those red light cameras and speed cameras mean to our citizens.

School Safety

Find out about the various means by which Arizona and Phoenix officials are trying to improve traffic safety around our schools.

Summer Car Safety - Heat and Your Vehicle

You might not think about how hot your car can get in the sun during an Arizona summer. Here are some tips for summer car safety.

Traffic Accidents in Phoenix

Of all the large cities in America, Phoenix ranked best for the frequency of traffic accidents.

Vehicle Windshields Explode in the Summer Heat

Do car windshields blow out when it's over 100 degrees in Phoenix?

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