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Sheriff urges drivers to register private sale vehicles, avoid distracted driving and never leave children in hot cars
Summary
Sheriff Mark Danos warned listeners about driving without proper registration after private-party car purchases, distracted driving with pets or phones, and the dangers of leaving children in hot vehicles, offering practical remedies including ADOT temporary permits.
Sheriff Mark Danos used the program to remind residents of several safety and legal steps when buying and driving vehicles and to urge people not to drive distracted or leave children in hot cars.
On private-party vehicle purchases, Danos said a buyer must take the signed title or documentation to Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT) to register the vehicle before driving it. “You can't just keep driving around like, 'I'm gonna get it,'” he said. He recommended using an ADOT online account to obtain a short permit and noted the three-day permit costs about $5–$10.
Danos also warned about distracted driving involving phones and animals, describing incidents this week in which a dog jumped into a driver’s lap, causing collisions, and a case in Douglas where a texting driver hit the back of a pickup while a small child in the car required medical evaluation and the driver was arrested.
On heat safety, Danos emphasized the danger of leaving children unattended in vehicles during high temperatures. “This is a deadly issue,” he said, and said caregivers who leave children in hot cars can face criminal charges.
The sheriff urged motorists to slow down, pay attention and use lawful temporary registration options when needed.
