"Forgetting to pay"/stealing gas

[G]

Originally posted by btimbit

Like that in most US States now. In New Jersey you can't even pump it yourself anymore.

In 1951, though, the Supreme Court of New Jersey decided it was too dangerous to allow just anyone to pump gas, suggesting that the process of refueling is best left to the professionals.

Predictably, there have been attempts to change the law. In 1988, a judge issued a ruling that it was unconstitutional to disallow Americans the right to pump their own gas, but it was later overturned by a court of appeals. And again in 2006, governor John Corzine attempted to put self-service stations along the Turnpike, but the voting public said 'No Thanks.'

And so it remains illegal to pump your own gas in Jersey. Of course, the next time it's raining or snowing or sleeting and you need to fill up, something tells us you'll understand...

[roll_over]

Florida was all pre pay everywhere I went.

[firebane]

I've been in Alberta now for 2 years and become accustomed to the idea of being able to fill before having to pay.

I went to BC couple weeks back and totally forgot and thought how idiotic it was as I don't want to waste more time than I already am filling up for gas.

[Tik-Tok]

I miss Shell's easypay

[ExtraSlow]

pre-pay with credit card at the pump isn't a waste of time, but having to pre-pay inside sucks balls.

[Xtrema]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
I miss Shell's easypay

Not coming back. We are lucky there are still Shell gas stations around.

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
pre-pay with credit card at the pump isn't a waste of time, but having to pre-pay inside sucks balls.

The problem is you can't even pre-pay with Canadian credit card at the pump in US. Always has to walk in.

US prepaid AMEX/VISA gift card works well tho.

[firebane]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
pre-pay with credit card at the pump isn't a waste of time, but having to pre-pay inside sucks balls.

Except there are still a lot of gas stations that don't have the ability to pay with credit or debit at the pump.

[ExtraSlow]

except when you are traveling, I don't see why you would go to those. I only buy gas at stations that have this feature, like Centex.

[rage2]

Originally posted by Xtrema
The problem is you can't even pre-pay with Canadian credit card at the pump in US. Always has to walk in.

Use 00000 as your ZIP code and you're good to go.

[sabad66]

Originally posted by rage2

Use 00000 as your ZIP code and you're good to go.

If that doesn't work, try this:


Tip is direct from MasterCard Canada's FB page. I used it 2 days ago at a Shell in Atlanta and it worked perfectly.

[sabad66]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok
I miss Shell's easypay

Yep, gone forever

Expect contactless (PayPass/Paywave/Xpresspay/Interac Flash) soon though... inside terminals first and then pay at pump later on.

[Mckenzie]

haha I did this years ago at Shell in Mckenzie. Got a call from CPS on my cell while I was driving back to BC and felt like an idiot. He laughed and just said come back and pay it next time you are in town.

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by rage2

Use 00000 as your ZIP code and you're good to go.

Never works for me.

Originally posted by sabad66

If that doesn't work, try this:


Tip is direct from MasterCard Canada's FB page. I used it 2 days ago at a Shell in Atlanta and it worked perfectly.

Going to try this.. although I only have a Visa

[schocker]

Originally posted by lasimmon
Going to try this.. although I only have a Visa

That worked for me but I tried 01 not 00 with my visa in texas.

[taemo]

nice, have to try that Visa trick in the US then, have to remember 30101 for me.


btw about forgetting to pay, I just did it 2 weeks ago.
I was filling up a car rental before returning it and was on the phone, hang up and jumped into the car and started driving. Then I see the gas store owner running and calling me, it clicked me that I forgot to pay.

[racerjim]

I just drove to arizona with some buddies, we used the 90210 zip code and never had an issue. stopped for gas often too in a loaded pickup.

[masoncgy]

Gas stations still allow people to fuel up before paying? Wow. Just begging for trouble given how expensive gas is these days.

You'd figure they'd all be pre-pay now.

[FraserB]

Originally posted by masoncgy
Gas stations still allow people to fuel up before paying? Wow. Just begging for trouble given how expensive gas is these days.

You'd figure they'd all be pre-pay now.

I've never seen a 100% pre-pay only station in Alberta.

[dirtsniffer]

There's two in crowsnest pass.

[G-ZUS]

Originally posted by masoncgy
You'd figure they'd all be pre-pay now.

There used to be one in the NE, Memorial and 68 Street. Didnt last too long