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New PA Teen Driver Law became effective on December 24, 2011

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:04:23 +0000

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 →

Driving in Inclement Weather

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 08:39:51 +0000

The Fall Colors have been beautiful the last few weeks. Then all of the sudden I have a carpet of leaves on my front lawn, sidewalk and porch. Driving down the street last weekend with the wet leaves covering the road reminded me that the leaves soon will be replaced with ice and snow. This Continue reading →

Help us Support the Abington Township Police Athletic League (PAL)!

Charlie Spencer — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:59:32 +0000

During the the months of October, November and December, Spencer Insurance will spotlight The Abington Township Police Athletic League (PAL). For every referral we receive, Spencer Insurance Agency will donate $5 to PAL. Check out all the great things PAL does for our community. Visit their website at http://www.abingtonpal.org

Prepare Your Teen for Summertime Driving

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:47:05 +0000

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 →

Great Video about Texting while driving. Check it Out!

Charlie Spencer — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 21:55:37 +0000

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 →

What have you done lately to help your teen become a safer driver?

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:49:02 +0000

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 →

Letter to the Editor of Philadelphia Inquirer today. This is the unedited version.

Charlie Spencer — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 20:08:07 +0000

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 →

Winter Driving Tips

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 12:37:48 +0000

Wow! Remember the snow storms of last winter? I think we had enough snow for a couple of years but here we go again, winter will be here soon. This is the time to start thinking of ways to take the opportunity to teach your teen drivers how to drive safely in bad road conditions. Continue reading →

Distracted Drivers – It’s not just the Teen Drivers

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 12:00:09 +0000

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 →

Parents, are your college bound children covered under your homeowners or auto policies?

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 12:09:30 +0000

I originally wrote this article for one of our newsletters a few years ago. It is still a timely article and worth repeating. A few years ago I had three children going back to college. Three “move in days,” in the hot and humid days of August, lugging all their “stuff” to their dorm rooms and Continue reading →