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ADOT Crews Can Now Clear Crashes Before Police Arrive

Rule is meant to line up with state law requiring accidents be cleared as quickly as possible.
by Zachary Ziegler

Car Accident, Traffic Accident spot A traffic accident on Tucson's east side, at the intersection of Broadway and Wilmot.
AZPM Staff

If you get in a crash on an Arizona highway, a new rule may mean the accident is cleared away before first responders make it to the scene.

Arizona Department of Transportation crews are now allowed to clear a crash scene prior to the arrival of Arizona State Troopers.

Crews are required to obtain police authorization first, and anyone involved in the crash must be free of injuries.

In a release, ADOT said the rule change is intended to make roadways safer by removing any obstructions as quickly as possible.

State law requires non-injurious crashes to be cleared as soon as it is safe to do so.

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