Traveling in other states, especially on interstate highways, can add stress to your vacation plans.  Federal highways permit drivers to operate their vehicles up to 75 miles per hour (and many vehicles travel above those already high speed limits).

If you are involved in an accident in another state, there are a few things that you should be made aware of.  One is that you should always carry your Drivers License, Vehicle registration, and Insurance card while driving.  Keep those documents in a handy place for easy access.  It is recommended that you make copies of all documents (in the unlikely event that these items are lost in transit).

Your insurance will cover you as you travel the United States, including liability (in case you injure someone), medical coverage (in case you or your passengers are injured), and property damage / collision coverage (in the event your car is damaged by another vehicle).

If you receive a summons as a result of an accident, you must respond to that summons (even if it is out of state).  You should contact a local attorney that specializes in Traffic Summonses and be prepared to defend that summons – if you default that may affect your civil lawsuit and / or driver points.

If you have nay further questions, please contact the Law Office of Charles C. DeStefano and an experienced attorney will help you with any questions.