Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation announced last week it has made an agreement made with some of the nation’s top auto service providers and part retailers to provide Plymouth Rock policy holders with additional Savings Pass Program benefits. Plymouth Rock has partnered with Sears Auto Center, Meineke Car Care Centers and Maaco to name a few, [...]
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Posted in Insurance News, Save On Auto Insurance
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Tagged Maaco, Make Your Life Easier Services, massachusetts auto insurance, Masschusetts drivers, massdrive, Meineke Car Care, MYLES, Plymouth Rock, Plymouth Rock Assurance Corporation, Plymouth Rock Savings Pass, Sears Auto Center
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As the economy and job market begin picking up so will the time you spend driving to and from work. State records show an increase of 11,000 drivers on Interstate 495 compared to the same time last year, an estimated 8,000 more driving on Interstate 93 and almost 4,000 additional driver on Route 128. The [...]
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Boston will need to gear up with helmets as bike lanes are to join traffic this next year. Massachusetts State and Federal approvals have been given for the $18 million reconstruction of Massachusetts Avenue to include five-foot wide bike lanes. Approximately 80% of the funding will come from federal aid and 20% funding from state [...]
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Posted in Massachusetts Driving, Massachusetts News
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Tagged bike lanes, boston bike lanes, Boston Chief of POlicy, Boston Medical Center, Boston Transportation Comissioner, Massachusetts Avenue, Masschusetts Avenue Construction, Masschusetts State aid, Michael Kinneavy, Symphony Hall, Thomas Timlin
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Safety is number one in a parents mind when it comes to their child, and learning to drive can be risky business. Peace of mind however may be just around the corner thanks to a recent experiment completed by the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The new study’s found young drivers can be trained to realize [...]
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Yesterday MADD Massachusetts honored more than 30 state troopers, 45 local police officers, five assistant district attorneys and 10 local police department for their commitment to enforcing drunk driving laws. The local police departments received the Drive for Life award for holding sobriety check points in 2010. The honorary breakfast speaker this year was Chris [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized
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Tagged Attleboro, Chris Doyle, drunk driving, drunk driving fatalities, MADD, MADD Massachusetts, Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, Massachusetts RMV, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, National Highway Safety Administration, Wilbraham Police, WNYT
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As of now a total of 42 states allow teenagers under 16 years to earn a learners permit. Of these states, seven offer permits to fourteen-year-olds. Laws differing by state, allowing young drivers certain privileges and restrictions such as a curfew, number of passengers allowed or licensing age. Representatives Tim Bishop, Michael Castle, and Chris [...]
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Posted in Driving With Kids, Massachusetts Driving, Massachusetts News
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Tagged Chris Van Hollen, learners permit, licensing, Michael Castle, national licensing age, new drivers, permit, permit legislation, saferaods4teens, standup act, Tim Bishop, young drivers
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The Gumball 3000, an international race of some of the fastest vehicles on the road, tore through Boston this past Wednesday. The road rally began in London May 1st continuing through Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Stockholm, overseas to the United States through Boston, looping up into Canada and rounding back to end the seven day seven night [...]
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By Cassandra
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Posted in Massachusetts News
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Tagged auto insurance, Canada, David Procopio, Gumball 3000, I-495 north, I-93 north, international race, route 128 south, route 3 interchange, route 3 north, United States
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From Oprah’s National No Phone Day to commercials during your favorite sitcom, it is widely known cell phone use behind the wheel is a dangerous endeavor. A recent study by the American Automobile Association found the risk of an auto accident increases by approximately 50% while texting behind the wheel. According to a webinar hosted [...]
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Posted in Car Safety Tips, Massachusetts Driving, Massachusetts News
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Tagged American Automobile Association, Cambridge, distracted driving, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT, No Phone Day, Oprah, Ray LaHood, texting and driving, United States Secretary of Transportation, Washington Post
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When shopping for auto insurance the ultimate goal is to find a reputable company and the lowest premium. While searching for insurance on the web or over the phone it is important to remember carriers will offer different discounts for various reasons. Saving money on your auto insurance is easy, when requesting a quote ask [...]
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Posted in Save On Auto Insurance
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Tagged AAA, affordable massachusetts car insurance, auto club member, auto insurance for massachusetts, auto inurance discounts, cheap mass car insurance, companion policy, companion policy discount, defensive driving, low annual mileage discount, low mileage discount, mass car insurance, massdrive, Saving Money On Auto Insurance
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A major water main break in Weston this past Saturday has disrupted water supply to 38 Massachusetts communities and affected more than 2 million people since its burst. The 10-foot diameter pipe’s damage was discovered in an area where two pipes join carrying treated water from the Quabbin reservoir. Although the water main has been [...]
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