Is it against the law to talk on your cell phone when pumping gas?

Question

Is it against the law to talk on your cell phone when pumping gas?

Answer 1

Depends on State/Country.

But I wouldn't do it.

Petrol/gas vapors are more flamable than petrol itself (in fact, you could, if you're lucky you could put off the burning safety match in petrol) so a static charge may trigger an explosion.

Answer 2

In September, the four largest service station operators in Canada -- Sunoco, Shell, Petro-Canada and Esso -- moved to stop customers from using mobile telephones while at the gas pumps. The decision followed a warning from Ontario's Technical Standards and Safety Authority.

The city of Cicero, Ill., a Chicago suburb, recently passed the first law in the nation banning the use of cellular phones at gas stations.

Answer 3

Not against the law, but supposedly a danger of static electricity blowin' up your vehicle, hence the signs at all gas stations near the pumps telling you not to.

Answer 4

yes - danger (although very slight) of explosion

Answer 5

Not that I know of Peanut.

Answer 6

No but you could cause a fire in the petrol station...its says it clearly on most pumps (uk) to turn them off.

Answer 7

It is not against the law, but why would you want to risk it? Gasoline fumes are so  flammable.

Answer 8

In some areas, there may be statutes against this. Cicero Illinois was the first city to create such a ban.  

It has something to do with the electrical charge, or static electricity and the gas fumes being a dangerous thing, however, Snopes can give you the scoop:

http://www.snopes.com/autos/hazards/gasv...