why is mobile phone use banned in petrol (gas) station

Reba said:
If your pumps are full service, then I guess you don't need to worry about a driver using a cell phone or sliding in and out of the vehicle seats.
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my gas attendant does yap away on cellphone... via bluetooth earpiece :lol:
 
Reba said:
If your pumps are full service, then I guess you don't need to worry about a driver using a cell phone or sliding in and out of the vehicle seats.
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Yup, there were many full service fuel stations in here but disappeared in 1990's so all gas stations that I seen are self-service.
 
The Highlander said:
Same here, I dislike going inside the stores.

I missed speedpass. It's pretty quick than debit card. I just it as key chain right next to auto key. Just touch it to gas pump's wall till light on then fill a gas to up fill finish then push button "yes or no" for print recipe. It take me under 1 min for 14 gals with speedpass. It is perfect for heavy travel like almost 100 miles a day at old times. Debit card gave me a problem with machine's LCD at winter. That's mean outside was under 10F then LCD become fade out and I can't read anything at all. I was not sure when I am going to type a pin or when I will push a start, etc. Speedpass is perfect but sad, my area do not have Mobil. Only near Chicago area.




https://www.speedpass.com/forms/PromoPage.aspx
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I use gas card and get bill every month, also no interest rate if paid in full.
 
Foxrac said:
Yup, there were many full service fuel stations in here but disappeared in 1990's so all gas stations that I seen are self-service.
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Every place I see is just self-service, except for handicap assistance.
 
Reba said:
If your pumps are full service, then I guess you don't need to worry about a driver using a cell phone or sliding in and out of the vehicle seats.
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Oregon law don't allow all self-serve gas stations. They use mini-serve gas stations. not full service. I had been there in many times where my sister lives at Portland. I like mini-service gas stations
 
Chevy57 said:
Oregon law don't allow all self-serve gas stations. They use mini-serve gas stations. not full service. I had been there in many times where my sister lives at Portland. I like mini-service gas stations
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Interesting. I wonder why?

Each state is different; it can be confusing.

We avoid driving thru NJ because they have full-service gas stations only.

In CT, we have to be careful which stations charge more for gas depending on whether you charge it or pay cash. (In SC, it's all the same price.)
 
Reba said:
Interesting. I wonder why?

Each state is different; it can be confusing.

We avoid driving thru NJ because they have full-service gas stations only.

In CT, we have to be careful which stations charge more for gas depending on whether you charge it or pay cash. (In SC, it's all the same price.)
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Why are you avoid full-service gas stations?

In Alabama, it is same as SC, all gas price are same if you pay with cash or credit/debit card.
 
Oregon passed a law eons ago that forbids us to fill our gas tanks. Rationale way back then was danger, etc and even though filling your tank is safer today, Oregon continues to forbid the consumer doing it. In 2001, motorcyclists won, in court, to be able to fill their bikes' tanks.

I think Joisey is the other State that forbids consumers from gassing their cars.
 
Foxrac said:
Why are you avoid full-service gas stations?

In Alabama, it is same as SC, all gas price are same if you pay with cash or credit/debit card.
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We prefer to do it ourselves, and when we're traveling Hubby also likes to check the Jeep's fluids, clean the windshields, etc.

Honestly, we bypass NJ for the tolls, too.

I have nothing personally against NJ; I used to live there. :)
 
Reba said:
Interesting. I wonder why?

Each state is different; it can be confusing.

We avoid driving thru NJ because they have full-service gas stations only.

In CT, we have to be careful which stations charge more for gas depending on whether you charge it or pay cash. (In SC, it's all the same price.)
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Oregon ... I guess that politics keep you from pumping your own gas. I've been told it's so people can have jobs doing this.
 
Glenn said:
Oregon ... I guess that politics keep you from pumping your own gas. I've been told it's so people can have jobs doing this.
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My own understanding of this is in a post 2-3 above yours.....
 
Reba said:
We prefer to do it ourselves, and when we're traveling Hubby also likes to check the Jeep's fluids, clean the windshields, etc.

Honestly, we bypass NJ for the tolls, too.

I have nothing personally against NJ; I used to live there. :)
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So, He is not allows to check Jeep fluids or clean the windshields if he is at full-service gas?
 
Tousi said:
Yep, pretty much what I said....
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Some of those rules are dumb. Like slick spots on the pavement. That happens everywhere, not just gas stations.

My friend had gas pumped into his diesel truck in Oregon. The engine was ruined.
 
Glenn said:
Some of those rules are dumb. Like slick spots on the pavement. That happens everywhere, not just gas stations.

My friend had gas pumped into his diesel truck in Oregon. The engine was ruined.
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Beats me as to why this is turning into a debate.
 
Glenn said:
Some of those rules are dumb. Like slick spots on the pavement. That happens everywhere, not just gas stations.

My friend had gas pumped into his diesel truck in Oregon. The engine was ruined.
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When MI used to be full service, my late FIL used to catch the attendants cheating on the dipstick levels in order to try to sell him more cans of oil. He would never buy oil on any of their recommendations. He would double check the oil level at home, and it was fine.

Do the Oregon station attendants also clean windshields, empty vehicle trash, check fluids and tire pressure?

The Oregon article mentioned that people didn't want to get out of their cars and get wet in the rain. Aren't their pumps covered by awnings?
 
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