Zone Accident

Work zones can frustrate drivers. As soon as you see the orange signs and barrels ahead, you probably want to get through the construction area as quickly as possible — especially when you don't see anyone working. Breaking the work zone speed limit when no workers are present can be tempting. However, the Arizona...

Traveling through construction zones around Arizona presents a serious hazard to drivers. In growing cities such as Glendale, Mesa or Peoria, it can seem like the work done on freeways, highways and streets is never-ending. In construction zone accidents, about 80% of fatalities are drivers or their passengers. While there are things to do...

As it is in most states, it is illegal in Arizona to physically control or drive a vehicle if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s possible to get a DUI even if you aren’t driving; if you’re doing anything that can be interpreted as taking physical control of the vehicle,...

Imagine you're driving down the road and see signs saying there is road work ahead. As you navigate the shifting lanes and detours, something goes wrong and your car collides with something. A check of the Maricopa County website shows that there are plenty of road projects underway at any given time, so a...