Customers leaving their cars running while pumping gas...

[win-star]

With the extreme cold weather that been having lately for the past few days, I'm getting really annoyed that people leaving their cars running while pumping gas.

why???!!! how hard is it to turn on and off a car??!!! it's a small chance to get it blown up but why risk it??

[Judstir]

Some people don't think sometimes.....and you're right about causing an explosion.

[albertagirl1]

it is actually against the law for the station to authorize a pump with a running vehicle at it. They can face fines and lose the permits to operate pumps.

[Psychojo213]

...you can't fix stupid.

[lekate]

...you can't fix stupid.

I have my ways, but none of them are legal.... I mean NOTHING. *shifty eyes*

[TudorChick]

ummm.you can do this? i always freak out even having the stereo going.or my cell on me..

i take my keys out when i pump as im usually getting out and going to get a coffee or whatever.hmm..i worked in a lube and tire place and did oil changes and never ever saw anyone leaving their car running.even in bad weather...wow...some people eh?

[ninna]

...you can't fix stupid.

[StarDancer]

I saw this just the other day. I know it has been like crazy cold here in winnipeg, just like every other winter we have. Like seriously how much is your car gonna cool down while your pumping gas! Don't effin blow up my car with my small child close by... bunch of rude arse holes! oooo can I say arsehole? it's not A** hole! oopsy

[Natalka]

It's just stupid - why take the chance? Same with using a cellphone, duh....

[greentires4me]

funny ya going to get gas because the tank is empty so you leave it running at the pump what a oxymoronic thing to do. Now ya gotta ask them how much are they saving in gas by keeping the motor running...then hint to them they are wasting gas as they are filling it up making it even more expensive in the long run. What a bunch of dodos..lol

[Insane]

Good way to get moisture in your gas cap and gas tank. Happens here all the time!

[GoddessDigi]

funny ya going to get gas because the tank is empty so you leave it running at the pump what a oxymoronic thing to do. Now ya gotta ask them how much are they saving in gas by keeping the motor running...then hint to them they are wasting gas as they are filling it up making it even more expensive in the long run. What a bunch of dodos..lol

I was always told it takes more to start it up again than just to keep it running for a few seconds?

(And no, I don't do this, just saying what I've been told, lol. I don't drive, I hate it.)

[greentires4me]

they are breaking the law albertagirl is right...

National Fire Code to be more direct...

In fact, fire regulations across the country (based on the National Fire Code) make it illegal:

• To smoke within 7.5 metres or 25 feet (3 metres or 10 feet in Ontario) of a gasoline pump including, inside a vehicle.
• To refuel a vehicle with the engine running.

http://www.shell.ca/home/content/can...e/fuel_safety/

[FallenPixels]

Here they will just turn off your pump if they see you doing it

[Patty Smyth]

Welll we are the capital of stupid here and I see it all the time and of course they usually have a cigarette hanging out of their mouth too.