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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 →

Time is moving fast. One fourth of the year is nearly gone.  Hopefully, during the first quarter you took advantage of the abundant snowfall by taking your teen driver out for a lesson in driving in the snow.  There is no better way to get experience driving in the snow that with the supervision of 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 →

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 →

We want to make it as easy as possible for you to connect to Spencer Insurance.  CLICK HERE to be directed to our website.  Our website is available 24/7.  You can contact us through the website for most of your request. If you are parents of a Teen Driver check out this website: www.teendriverinsurance.com. This Continue reading →

This is the last chance to vote for your favorite Prom Photo.  CLICK HERE to vote!   Spencer Insurance is pleased to sponsor the Photo Contest.  Make sure you pass this on to your friends and family.  Don’t forget the Parents and Grand Parents. If you want more info on how to protect your Teen Continue reading →