Posted by ssqu/ky on 10/10/06 10:53am
Msg #151374

OT..Jersey Boy

I was visiting with my parents and they were telling me stories of their trip to Cape May. Anyway they had stopped for gas and a gentleman proceeded to pump the gas..this kinda scared my parents thinking someone is messing around with the car. So they just paid him and off they went. Later that day when they were talking to some other vistors they stated that it was againt the law in Jersey to pump your own gas. Something about drive-off. Is it really againt the law to pump your own gas in Jersey?

Reply by ananotary on 10/10/06 10:59am
Msg #151376

Same law in Oregon. I experienced it this summer. n/m

Reply by Jersey_Boy on 10/10/06 11:00am
Msg #151377

It really is AGAINST the LAW to pump your own gas in New Jersey.

This can be both a great convenience in lousy weather, and a BIG inconvienience if your in a rush to get somewhere.

I don't know when the rule went into effect (before I was born). :-)

Reply by Gina/NJ on 10/10/06 11:03am
Msg #151378

I think it was sometime in the '70's. It's a saftey thing.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 10/10/06 12:04pm
Msg #151399

That's backwards

Initially you were not allowed to pump gas. The guy that did pump the gas also washed your windows and checked your oil. Often he had a uniform and hat. If you asked nice he'd even check your tires. My brother used to open the little wing window to smell the fumes and Moms favorite gas station attendent always slamed it shut on his nose! I think NJ and OR are hold outs myself.

Reply by Stamper_WI on 10/10/06 12:05pm
Msg #151400

Does the above date me? n/m

Reply by ssqu/ky on 10/10/06 11:07am
Msg #151379

spelling- should be "against" n/m

Reply by PL on 10/10/06 11:23am
Msg #151386

In Oregon, it's a job thing. Gives jobs mostly to those

starting out.