strange sign at a gas station...

[paulxcook]

Around 11pm last night I left the gym and went to get gas next door. I was the only one there, and the convenience store appeared to be closed. I didn't think much of it and put some gas in my car. Then I read a sign that said something similar to "It is unlawful and dangerous to distribute fuel without an attendant on duty."

Does this mean that because there was no apparent gas station employee around, I shouldn't have been pumping gas? I find this strange, because

1- I have no idea if there was an attendant on duty or not, this gas station had several buildings, it's more like a gas complex with car wash, semi weigh-in station, and other buildings.

2- There was music playing over the station's external speakers.

3- The pumps worked. If it's illegal, why are the pumps on?

Maybe I'm just missing something?

 

[nakedfrog]

You're living dangerously, bro.

 

[biggestmuff]

OMG, noob! Call the nearest police station and turn yourself in!

 

[MrWizzard]

Well I must break the law then whenever I fill up my Lawnmower in my backyard.

 

[slayer202]

Originally posted by: MrWizzard
Well I must break the law then whenever I fill up my Lawnmower in my backyard.

is there a sign in your backyard saying not to?

 

[Tim]

Originally posted by: slayer202

Originally posted by: MrWizzard
Well I must break the law then whenever I fill up my Lawnmower in my backyard.

is there a sign in your backyard saying not to?

From his complete and utter understanding and comprehension of the OP, it's apparent that he does indeed have a sign in his backyard.

 

[MisterJackson]

I have alerted the Feds. They should be knocking on your door soon. Nice knowing you.

 

[Injury]

Turn yourself in and you may avoid an extended stay in FPMITAP.

 

[Svnla]

If you don't live in New Jersey or Oregon, the only two states that I know of that require attendant to pump gas, then you are ok.

If the lights are on and the pumps are working, then carry on. I used to fill up gas late at night when I worked 2nd shift.

 

[middlehead]

Originally posted by: Svnla
If the lights are on and the pumps are working, then carry on. I used to fill up gas late at night when I worked 2nd shift.

Yeah, I don't see how they could pull that being "unlawful" when the units are 24/7 Pay at the Pump but the station itself closes at 11 (which is how all the stations in my home town run)

 

[Dirigible]

Originally posted by: Injury
Turn yourself in and you may avoid an extended stay in FPMITAP.

Not likely. Only terrorists sneak in and, in flagrant violation of the law, buy gallons and gallons of highly flammable material that can be used in bomb-making.

OP's going to Guantanamo for sure. Prepare to be water boarded, you terrorist!

 

[AMCRambler]

Pumps should be turned off when the gas station is not open. I tried pumping gas once at a closed gas station. Pulled in, looked at the pump and the displays were all off. So my guess is they were open, so I wouldn't worry too much.

 

[paulxcook]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
You're living dangerously, bro.

I was born to be wild.

I know there won't be any repercussions for it, I've just never seen such a sign at a gas station, nor do I see a need for one. If the gas station is closed, they should turn the pumps off.

 

[AkumaX]

did you pay?

 

[dmcowen674]

Originally posted by: paulxcook
Around 11pm last night I left the gym and went to get gas next door. I was the only one there, and the convenience store appeared to be closed. I didn't think much of it and put some gas in my car. Then I read a sign that said something similar to "It is unlawful and dangerous to distribute fuel without an attendant on duty."

Does this mean that because there was no apparent gas station employee around, I shouldn't have been pumping gas? I find this strange, because

1- I have no idea if there was an attendant on duty or not, this gas station had several buildings, it's more like a gas complex with car wash, semi weigh-in station, and other buildings.

2- There was music playing over the station's external speakers.

3- The pumps worked. If it's illegal, why are the pumps on?

Maybe I'm just missing something?

Are you in New Jersey?

New Jersey and Oregon are the only two states that do not allow an individual to pump gas.

The pumps should be off so not sure what your personal liability would be.

You can call yourself into the police and find out.

 

[Auggie]

I think the sign must mean that you can't leave the pump running unattended. In other words, you can't flick on the pump, hook it up to keep filling up your tank, then walk away - the auto-shutoff releases do sometimes fail, which would result in gallons of gas on the pavement if you weren't by your car.

I don't think the "attendant" means an official employee of the gas station - just you, buddy broham.

 

[TuxDave]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674

Are you in New Jersey?

New Jersey and Oregon are the only two states that do not allow an individual to pump gas.

The pumps should be off so not sure what your personal liability would be.

You can call yourself into the police and find out.

That only include state-wide "don't fill up your own gas" laws. There are local city laws scattered around that prohibit it too.

 

[Twista]

Well you can do it, but if something unexpectedly happens such as the pump goes up in flames. Who is going to hit the emergency shut off button? =] No one.

 

[Scarpozzi]

Originally posted by: Twista
Well you can do it, but if something unexpectedly happens such as the pump goes up in flames. Who is going to hit the emergency shut off button? =] No one.

Same thing goes for when someone plows into the pumps and causes the lines to start leaking fuel everywhere.... If the pumps were off, there would be a whole lot less risk.

 

[bigrash]

You're a criminal. Get out of here before you infest ATOT with your filth!

 

[Savij]

Originally posted by: Auggie
I think the sign must mean that you can't leave the pump running unattended. In other words, you can't flick on the pump, hook it up to keep filling up your tank, then walk away - the auto-shutoff releases do sometimes fail, which would result in gallons of gas on the pavement if you weren't by your car.

I don't think the "attendant" means an official employee of the gas station - just you, buddy broham.

Holy shit!!

One person gets it.

 

[child of wonder]

He pump gas irregarry. He shame famiry.

Only through seppuku can honor be restored.

 

[imported_Baloo]

Well, you did not walk inside and turn the pump on yourself, so there must have been an attendant present.

 

[FlashG]

Just have a seat over there please

 

[91TTZ]

Originally posted by: biggestmuff
OMG, noob! Call the nearest gas station and turn yourself in!

Fixed.