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The Insurance Commissioner, Teresa Miller, presented certificates to approximately 25 Pennsylvanians who successfully completed a mature driver safety class in Lackawanna County at the North Penn AAA.Commissioner Miller also reminded participants that state law requires a minimum five percent discount for drivers age 55 and older who complete the PennDOT approved motor vehicle driver improvement courses.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.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.For a complete list of upcoming AAA North Penn Mature Driver Safety courses visit www.AAA.com under Automotive.

Driver safety course benefits mature drivers and teens