NCDOT and GEICO Unveil “Safe Phone Zones” at Rest Areas by RALEIGH – As the summer travel season begins, the N.C. Department of Transportation, in partnership with GEICO, today announced a new, statewide effort that encourages North Carolina drivers to stop driving distracted. Highway rest areas are now rebranded as “Safe Phone Zones”, and have … Read more
Renovations increase rest areas’ value to travelers by It’s remodel time at the Sacaton Rest Area! In addition to a new look, the rest area will be getting needed sewer and electrical upgrades. AZDOT Blog
Most DMV Offices in Snow-Covered Areas of State Closed by RALEIGH – More than 70 driver license offices in eastern North Carolina and some in central areas of the state are closed today due to inclement weather, the N.C.Division of Motor Vehicles announced. Road tests have been suspended and hours of operation have been changed … Read more
Spanish Blog: Manténgase fuera de las ÁREAS CIEGAS (No-Zone en inglés) by For our Spanish-speaking audience, today’s blog covers how to safely drive near semitrailers and other large trucks. AZDOT Blog
Long Beach to ban oversized vehicles in residential areas? by Sponsored Content The city of Long Beach, California, is moving forward with plans to ban long-term parking of oversized vehicles in residential neighborhoods. The Press-Telegram newspaper reports local Councilwoman Suzie Price saying the new law, if passed, would create consistency on the issue across the … Read more
Transportation Secretary Tours Flooded Areas in Harnett County by Tennyson reminds drivers not to drive on flooded roads RALEIGH – On behalf of Governor Pat McCrory, N.C. Transportation Secretary Nick Tennyson toured parts of Harnett County today to survey the extent of recent flooding. The Sandhills region has experienced significant rainfall since Wednesday, with some … Read more
NASHVILLE – Gov. Bill Haslam recently signed an executive order allowing haulers of hay to carry larger loads in their trucks as long as they observe safety requirements. The order is in response to drought and extreme weathers conditions in Texas and across the Southeast, which has left some farmers without access to hay for … Read more