Q: What things should I be aware of when crashing into state property?
Sadly, crashing into state property has serious consequences. This might cause your auto insurance premiums to skyrocket. Here are some of the things that you might be charged for:
- Man hours for traffic control
- Hazardous material clean-up
- Damage estimates
- Attenuators
- Electric control boxes
- Light poles
- Sod or turf
- Traffic signals
- Fences
- Buttresses or bridge overpasses
- Highway signs
- Guardrails
These are some of the things that you might get charged for when crashing into state property. If you think that your auto insurance company will take care of it, think again. There is much more to crashing into state property than you think. Sadly, you might get charged way too much for your auto insurance company to cover. However, if they do pay for the charges, keep in mind that this will turn out to be a horrible stain on your driving record which will later result in much higher premiums.
Keep in mind that crashing into state property might be equivalent to several crashes between you and another vehicle. Depending on your insurance company, the severity of these type of accidents will vary. Nevertheless, be sure that you take all of the necessary steps if you do get involved in an accident affecting state property.
Another horrible affect of crashing into state property is that, depending on the severity of the accident, it might prevent you from moving to another auto insurance company. Avoid accidents like these, be attentive on the road and drive safely.