28-332. Department of transportation
jurisdiction; duties; divisions


A. The exclusive control and jurisdiction over state highways, state routes, state
owned airports and all state owned transportation systems or modes are vested in the
department of transportation.


B. The department shall:


1. Register motor vehicles and aircraft, license drivers, collect revenues, enforce
motor vehicle and aviation statutes and perform related functions.


2. Do multimodal state transportation planning, cooperate and coordinate
transportation planning with local governments and establish an annually updated priority
program of capital improvements for all transportation modes.


3. Design and construct transportation facilities in accordance with a priority
plan and maintain and operate state highways, state owned airports and state public
transportation systems.


4. Investigate new transportation systems and cooperate with and advise local
governments concerning the development and operation of public transit systems.


5. Have administrative jurisdiction of transportation safety programs and implement
them in accordance with applicable law.


C. In order to carry out the responsibilities enumerated in subsection B, the
department is organized into the following divisions:


1. Motor vehicle.


2. Transportation planning.


3. Highways.


4. Aeronautics.


5. Public transit.


6. Administrative services.


D. The director may do any of the following:


1. Establish divisions in addition to those prescribed in subsection C.


2. Reorganize the department.


3. Consolidate the department.


E. The department shall provide general administrative support, equipment and
office and meeting space to the Arizona international development authority established
by title 41, chapter 45.