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The next time you pump gas, take a closer look at the signage on the pumps around you. WFMY News 2 digital content manager Devetta Blount was at the CITGO on Holden and Vandalia Roads, when she saw a sign reading: WARNING: PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THIS FUEL DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. Devetta said she had never seen a sign like this and wanted to know the reason behind it. VERIFY SOURCE
VERIFY PROCESS To VERIFY, we first reached out to the gas station twice. The first time, the manager was too busy to talk, and the second call went unanswered. So, we reached out to the head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.com -- Patrick DeHaan. He explained he isn't aware of any law that mandates a minimum age to pump gasoline. He suspected this sign might be a specific station's policy to minimize risk or abide by an insurance mandate. But, this sign could have just as much to do with liability as it does health. We found an article on the Baltimore Sun with a picture showing a child helping her mother pump gas.  The story's author said in using this picture, she meant to convey a sweet story about a child's desire to act grown up. The author explained after she wrote the initial story, she received a letter from a family physician. Dr. William D. Hakkarinen of the Maryland Academy of Family Physicians wrote in, criticizing the photo. He explained children under the licensed age of 16 should not use pumps, because toxic fumes could cause or trigger asthma. And, he said there's a good chance gas could splash into a child's eyes or mouth. VERIFY CONCLUSION We verified there is no law preventing children younger than 16 from pumping gas. So, signs like the one Devetta saw are most likely intended to protect young children from getting hurt and protect stations from liability. A good rule of thumb: if you're not old enough to have a driver's license, you should avoid pumping gas. Help VERIFYHelp our journalists VERIFY the news. Do you know someone else we should interview for this story? Did we miss anything in our reporting? Is there another story you'd like us to VERIFY? Click here.
We verified there is no law preventing children younger than 16 from pumping gas. A good rule of thumb: if you’re not old enough to have a driver’s license, you should avoid pumping gas. Can you pump gas 16?Technically, in most states, it is actually illegal to allow anyone under the minimum licensed age to pump fuel into a vehicle. Can a minor pump gas? There’s no law against it, but it’s not a good idea. Having a child “help” by pumping gas can cause a multitude of problems. Kids’ lungs aren’t fully developed, and breathing gas fumes can cause damage to their lungs and eyes. Are you allowed to pump your own gas in New York?The short answer: The ban on pumping your own gas — the only such law on the books in New York State — was put in place as a safety concern, but that’s about all anyone has to say about it. No other town in New York State prohibits self-service, according to the Gasoline and Automotive Service Dealers Association. What is the age limit on pumping gas?There may be some states that do have a law in place. Apparently, some gas stations will have warning signs posted PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 16 SHOULD NOT BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE THIS FUEL DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. How old do you have to be to pump gas in Canada? Answer: No. Bring your common sense and desire to succeed to the project. Question: Is there a minimum age in order to become certified? Answer: The minimum age to pump gasoline at a service station in Ontario is 15 years. What is the age to pump gas?There is no California state law mandating a minimum age to pump gas. However, in at least one circumstance, an individual gas station (UK: petrol station, services; AU: servo) has put up signage to announce that they specifically would not permit anyone under the age of 16 from pumping gas. What states are you not allowed to pump gas?In the United States, gas jockeys were often tipped for their services, but this is now rare as full-service stations are uncommon except in the states New Jersey and Oregon (counties with more than 40,000 residents), the town of Weymouth, Massachusetts, and the town of Huntington, New York, where retail customers are … Is it illegal to leave your car running while pumping gas in California? Turns out that, yes, there is a statute in the vehicle code here in California (and I suspect, in other states around the country) that specifically prohibits leaving your engine running while pumping gas: Fuel tank caps shall be replaced before starting the engine. How do you pump gas in California?Open the gas tank lid, unscrew the gas cap, pay for the gas (you should be able to pay at the pump with a credit card or ATM/debit card at most stations, if not you’ll have to pay the attendant), remove the nozzle from the pump, select the fuel grade (most rentals will probably only need 87 gas unless you got a muscle … Can you pump your own gas in Canada?Two western Canadian cities that mandate gas stations employ attendants to pump fuel are outliers in a nation where most citizens are accustomed to do-it-yourself fill ups. What happens if I pump my own gas in New Jersey? Under the 1949 Retail Gasoline Dispensing Safety Act, pumping your own gas in New Jersey is unlawful. The statute, N.J.S.A. 34:3A:10, imposes penalties for violating the act and these consequences range from $50 to $250 fine for the first offense, and not to exceed $500 for each subsequent offense thereafter. Do you have to turn off car when pumping gas?Don’t Leave the Engine Running Make sure you put your vehicle in park and turn the engine off before pumping gas. You should also switch off any auxiliary 12-volt power sources such as phone chargers and cigarette lighters because, while rare, they can be a potential igniter of a fuel fire. Why do you have to shut off your car when fueling?While there is a minimal chance of a fire occurring, leaving the engine running increases the chance of gas vapors igniting if they come in contact with static electricity. “The fire risk is that the fumes burn, not the liquid. This could lead to an explosion.” So before you fuel up, shut off the car and leave it off. Why are California gas pumps so slow? The leak detection system is sensing a line leak somewhere and triggers a semi shut down of the fuel pump inside the tank. But 90% of the time it is the fuel filter that causes this slow down specially since gasoline now has at least 10% ethanol blended in the fuel. Why are California gas nozzles different?Why? The boot and the spout are parts of different types of vapor recovery systems. They work differently, but both types of nozzles are certified to prevent gas vapors from escaping. I started to fill my tank and there’s a strong smell of gasoline. At what age can I pump gas?While not every state has rules for pumping gas, experts suggest you should wait until you have a driver's license to pump gas. In the US, that means kids under 16 should not pump gas. There are several reasons why kids should not pump gas, but safety stands out above them all.
How old do you have to be to pump gas in Texas?We verified there is no law preventing children younger than 16 from pumping gas. So, signs like the one Devetta saw are most likely intended to protect young children from getting hurt and protect stations from liability.
Is it illegal to pump your own gas in the US?No matter the price of gasoline, there are two states in which self-service gas pumping remains illegal. Both New Jersey and Oregon prohibit residents from pumping their own gas largely as a public safety matter — or at least that's what state legislators say about the matter.
How do you pump gas in USA?Put the gas nozzle into the gas tank.
Pull it down slightly until it's secure. Pull up on the nozzle's trigger, and lock it into place. It will automatically shut off when the tank is full. Carefully remove the nozzle when the machine stops pumping gas, to avoid spilling.
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