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Arizona Just Changed the Penalty for Illegal Lane Filtering

A motorcycle moving between stopped cars at a red light may look unusual to some drivers, but in Arizona, that maneuver can be legal when specific rules are followed. The important date is September 12, 2026. Arizona did not make lane filtering illegal. Instead, the state changed the consequences for riders who cross the line into prohibited motorcycle lane movements. Under the new law, certain violations can be treated as reckless driving, turning what might once have been handled as a civil traffic matter into a criminal offense. For riders, the difference between filtering and splitting is now especially important. For drivers, understanding the rule can prevent confusion when a motorcycle moves between lanes at a stop. For riders, the wording matters because the new law does not erase Arizona’s lane-filtering permission Arizona’s New Lane Filtering Penalty The legal change comes from House Bill 2941, approved during Arizona’s 2026 legislative session. Governor Katie Hobbs signed the measure on June 22, 2026, and it became effective September 12, the state’s general effective date for laws from that session. The measure amended A.R.S. § 28-693 by stating that a person who operates a motorcycle in violation of A.R.S. § 28-903(B) or (C)

Arizona · 09-24

Paradise Valley Independent

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Road work begins in Paradise Valley

The Town of Paradise Valley will begin pavement maintenance in District 3 on Monday, Sept. 21. Crack sealing is scheduled through Oct. 2, followed by surface sealing the week of Oct. 5. Work is

Paradise Valley, AZ · 09-21

Daily Independent

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Valley Metro awarded national recognition

Valley Metro has been awarded the 2026 Outstanding Metro Transportation Award by the American Public Transportation Associationl. The organization was recognized for this prestigious award for

Phoenix, AZ · 09-22

We Are Sierra Vista

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Arizona Roads See Tailgating Spike. Here's What The Physics Says

Tailgating on Arizona highways like I-10 and Highway 92 puts lives at risk. At 50 miles per hour, your car needs nearly 200 feet to stop once you hit the brakes. That's longer than a football field.

Arizona · 09-21

fox10phoenix.com

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Truck drivers voice concerns as Arizona diesel prices reach record high

PHOENIX - Diesel prices in Arizona have reached an all-time high, leaving some truck drivers facing a staggering $2,000 price tag just to fill up a single rig. At the Flying J off 67th Avenue and Latham, the diesel price is $6.69 a gallon, well above Arizona’s record average of $6.44.

Arizona · 09-22

AZFamily

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New Route 66 sign crowns bridge on Phoenix-Vegas freeway project

KINGMAN, AZ (AZFamily) — If you’ve driven between Phoenix and Las Vegas, you know the Kingman stretch of highway all too well. Now, a years-long project to smooth out that route has reached a milestone worth a road-trip photo stop. As crews near completion of the upgrade for...

Kingman, AZ · 09-19

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Gas prices could fall as crude oil drops | FOX 10 Talks | FOX 10 Phoenix

Gas prices fall | FOX 10 Talks Crude oil prices dropped $5.50 a barrel as GasBuddy expert Patrick De Haan breaks down fuel market trends on FOX 10.

Phoenix, AZ · 09-21

Arizonas Family

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Why driving in Phoenix area could be dangerous on first day of fall

Phoenix, AZ · 09-22

Yahoo!

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Dozens of cars damaged in Tempe from debris on the freeway

40 to 50 cars were damaged from a steel ramp that was on the Loop 202 near Priest Drive Wednesday night in Tempe.

Tempe, AZ · 09-19

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Arizona Motorcycle Lane Filtering Law Changes

The Prescott Valley Police Department would like to make motorists and motorcycle riders aware of recent changes to Arizona’s motorcycle lane-filtering law that took effect on September 12, 2026. Arizona law allows motorcycles to lane filter under the following specific conditions:. Traffic is stopped. There are at least two...

Prescott Valley, AZ · 09-18

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Phoenix Waymo Stuck 10 Minutes In Flood, Nearly Backs Into Another Car

A Waymo robotaxi got stuck for more than 10 minutes on a flooded Phoenix street Wednesday, caught in what witnesses described as an “AI loop” — inching forward, then backward, then forward again — before nearly reversing into a trailing vehicle. The moment was captured on eyewitness video as flooding affected parts of the Phoenix metro area, leaving at least one autonomous vehicle in the middle of it.

Phoenix, AZ · 09-19

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Mesa traffic congestion worsens as city outpaces infrastructure

MESA, AZ — Valley drivers are getting used to seeing crowded intersections back up, including on Ellsworth Road in Mesa. A new state study indicates Arizona roads are aging and not keeping up with demand from new drivers. The result is lots of traffic and urban sprawl. Mesa city...

Mesa, AZ · 09-19

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Deck Park Tunnel among Phoenix-area freeway closures this weekend

Major Valley freeways are set to close this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation completes needed maintenance.

Phoenix, AZ · 09-19

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Loop 202 Widening Plans Include New Lanes and Ramps

The Arizona Department of Transportation invites the public to a virtual meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6, to share plans for a project that will widen Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) between Interstate 10 and Loop 101 (Price Freeway). The virtual meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. with a presentation, followed...

Maricopa County, AZ · 09-17

everafterinthewoods.com

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You Ride A Historic Arizona Railroad To The Grand Canyon With Vintage-Style Cars And Scenic Views

Imagine trading the traffic and parking headaches of a Grand Canyon road trip for a comfy seat aboard a beautifully restored train car in Arizona. This 65-mile journey rolls out of the small town of Williams and carries you straight to the South Rim, all while cowboy characters, live musicians, and a playful staged train robbery keep the ride lively.

Arizona · 09-18

KTAR News

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I-10 downtown tunnels, Loop 202, SR 51 among Phoenix freeway closures this weekend

Multiple freeway closures and lane restrictions will slow traffic across the Valley this weekend as crews push forward on widening, paving, tunnel maintenance and construction projects on I-10, Loop 101, Loop 202, Loop 303, State Route 51 and State Route 347, the Arizona Department of Transportation said. Most of the...

Phoenix, AZ · 09-18

northcentralnews.net

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Weekend Freeway Travel Advisory – Sept. 18-21

Nearly a dozen closures or lane restrictions for improvement projects are scheduled along several freeways in the Phoenix area this weekend, Sept. 18-21, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). Drivers should allow extra travel time and use detour routes as needed for these weekend freeway restrictions:. Eastbound Interstate...

Phoenix, AZ · 09-18

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Highway 70 closed at border due to sinkhole in New Mexico

ARIZONA/NEW MEXICO — Major monsoon flooding has forced the complete closure of U.S. Highway 70 in both directions in New Mexico and eastbound at the Arizona–New Mexico state line, local transport officials announced. According to the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT), a critical section of U.S. 70...

New Mexico · 09-16

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I-10 tunnel among Phoenix-area freeways to close this weekend for maintenance

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Major Valley freeways are set to close this weekend as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) completes needed maintenance. An Interstate 10 closure through the Deck Park Tunnel in central Phoenix is one of several Valley freeways that will be impacted by road work. Eastbound I-10...

Phoenix, AZ · 09-19