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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 →

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

Don’t take a Gamble. Get an Insurance Checkup!

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 09:44:40 +0000

You go to your doctor once a year for your annual physical. You take your pets to the vet for their annual checkup. You take your car for an annual inspection. Now it’s time to have your annual insurance checkup. Things happen to you every day that can have an impact on your insurance coverage 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 →

The Roads are crazy now that Schools are open again!

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:12:56 +0000

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 →

Keep Our Teens Safe!!

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:56:11 +0000

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 →

You should be outraged!

Charlie Spencer — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 21:38:45 +0000

Should you give your teen driver their own car?

Charlie Spencer — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:47:44 +0000

Many factors will play into your decision, but you should be aware of a recent study. On September 25, 2009 MSNBC.com had an article titled “1 in 4 teens with own car has been in a crash.” The research was based on a nationally representative survey of more than 5500 teens in grades nine through Continue reading →

Driving is a “Privilege” not a “Right”

Charlie Spencer — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:53:53 +0000

Fall is “Back to School” time. This means more traffic on the roads especially in the morning as parents take their children to school. It is also a time when more teen drivers are on the road and we need to be more alert. This is a great time to remind your teen drivers that Continue reading →