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Starting December 24, 2011 the new Pennsylvania Teen Driver Law (Act 81 of 2011) became law.  Are you familiar with the changes?  Here are the highlights: The number of hours of supervised, behind the wheel skill building increased from 50 to 65. Ten of these hours must consist of nighttime driving and five of these Continue reading →

Here are some tips from Ret. Master Police Officer III, James Poer. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the deadliest for drivers 15-20 years of age. That means parents need to be especially vigilant in communicating and enforcing their expectations and rules related Continue reading →

I want to thank Kathy Nolan Edwards, a friend and client for passing on to me a link about Texting while driving.  Check out this emotional video.  It is at the bottom of our Resources Page.  Simply stated, Texting while driving KILLS!   What can you do? If you are a parent  have your teen drivers Continue reading →

To the editor: March 8, 2011  Once again, our State Rep, Josh Shapiro, introduced legislation to ban the use of hand held cell phones and texting while driving.  Once again our elected officials failed us by not passing this ban.  We should be outraged!  Pennsylvania is one of a few states left that does not Continue reading →

That’s right, distracted drivers are causing more accidents and killing more people than drunk drivers. We at Spencer Insurance are doing something about this and we want to help you and your family avoid the dangers of distracted driving. When discussing  distracted driving, most people talk about cell phones and texting  This is a major Continue reading →

Okay, how many New Year’s Resolutions have you already broken?  Here are some you can make now and keep the rest of the year:  Everyone in my car will wear a seatbelt while driving. I will give my full attention to driving: this means no texting, no cell phone, no arguments, and no multi-tasking while Continue reading →

I was at a town hall meeting in my neighborhood in late September when Representative Josh Shapiro commented that he hoped a bill would pass before the legislators in PA adjourned in a couple weeks.  The bill was a ban on hand held cell phone use and texting while driving.  I welcome this ban and Continue reading →

Now that Labor Day is behind us we see a lot more activity on the roads.  People are back from vacation, teachers and students are heading back to school and parents are busy driving their children to all their activities. This is a great time to discuss with your teen drivers the rules you set Continue reading →

Summertime means that your teen drivers are on the move.  That means they are spending more time driving your car.  They may be going to work, the pool, or a friend’s house.  This is a great time to remind them how to be a safe driver.  What can you do as a parent of a Continue reading →

Starting May 1st, New Jersey young drivers will face additional restrictions designed to help keep our teens safe. The new law requires a red reflective decal on the front and rear license plates of vehicles operated by a permit or probationary license holder under age 21.  These decals are removable should another driver who is Continue reading →