ALTOONA, Pa., Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Insurance
Commissioner Teresa Miller today
presented certificates to approximately 20 Pennsylvanians who
successfully completed a mature driver safety class in Blair County at the Altoona AAA headquarters.
Commissioner Miller also reminded participants that state law
requires a minimum five percent discount for drivers age 55 and
older who complete PennDOT-approved motor vehicle driver
improvement courses.
"I congratulate everyone who made the commitment to take this
course for becoming safer drivers and contributing to the safety of
everyone on our roads," Commissioner Miller told the participants
in the mature driver safety class. "Governor Wolf has made consumer
protection a top priority of his administration, and my department
is working to ensure that all drivers who qualify for this safe
driver discount receive it from their insurance company."
State law mandates a premium discount of no less than five
percent for each motor vehicle on a policy under which all named
insureds are 55 years of age or older and have successfully
completed a motor vehicle driver improvement course that meets the
standards of the PA Department of Transportation. These discounts
are good for three years beginning with the next policy period
following the successful completion of the course.
"As important as the premium reduction is, what is more
important is that everyone who completes a safe driver course is
becoming a better driver," Commissioner Miller said. "I commend
those completing this course and AAA for providing these classes
for mature drivers."
Commissioner Miller also advised those participants who are
parents to talk to their insurance professional about discounts for
teens who complete safe driver courses. She noted that safe driver
courses are often available through schools and other organizations
for teen drivers. While state law does not mandate auto
insurance reductions for teens who have successfully completed
these courses, many companies do offer discounts.
Click here to find a list of PennDOT-approved mature driver
improvement courses.
MEDIA CONTACT: Ron
Ruman, Insurance Department, 717-787-3289
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SOURCE Pennsylvania Department of Insurance