need HELP!!

Because it is a motor vehicle accident? Why call the cops when you get hit by another car? That is civil as well, not criminal.

"Joseph Arseneau" wrote in news: snipped-for-privacy@g10g2000cwb.googlegroups.com:

So when the hell is NJ going to wake up and allow self-serv?

I agree, you should have called cops and got there take on it and a report too.

----------------- The SnoMan

On private property which in most states means no citation can be issued. Even on public, what would the traffic citation for leaving a gas pump in be? The cops can't and won't do anything. He needs to see if the station will pay for damages. If they refuse then next step is small claims.

How were you overcharged on a card if they only accept CASH ONLY?

On city streets or public property the cops can issue a citation for a traffic violation. On private property in most states traffic laws do not apply and thus no citations issued. Even on public property the cops do not decide who pays. They issue a citation for a traffic violation. Insurance companies take that into consideration but it is not binding. Thats why courts are often used when dealing with large cases. I see no reason cops could or would do a thing unless NJ has some unique type of laws governing gas pumps being left in a car.

I realize the cops do not decide who pays nor do I want them to issue any tickets. I just thought it wold be the right thing to do, like an incident report so if anything went to court, it would be on record. I am basically asking who is at fault here. Is it my faiult for not checking my mirror is is the gas station attendant's fault for not remving the nozzle from my tank? Thinking back now, I might not even notify the police as you are right, I do not see what they can do. i do however...fully intend on writing a letter to the gas station with some photos I took. The scratches are not that big...but we all know any scratch or ding bothers us. Thanks for all your help so far.

Joe

They would not take a report or not even bother to come due to it being on private property

If the station was full service and the attendant gave reasonable indication that they were done then it is their fault. Handing you a receipt indicating they were done pumping to me is reasonable indication that you can safely drive away. The only way for it to be your fault is if you drove off without any indication they were done. Can you talk to the station owner/manager in person? It's possible they will agree to fix your car without any fuss. Try the nice approach first.

Very true, I had a young girl cut me off in a Target parking lot, which caused me to have to lay down my motorcycle, causing about 500 in damages. The ONLY thing the police did when I called them was ask if I needed an ambulance. Though it could have been classed as fleeing the sense of an accident, being that it was on private property, nothing was or would be done.

Reading Comprehension - an important skill. He left the first station that was "cash only", and went to another one that did accept debit/credit cards.

Of course - why the OP decided to include that prologue, as it had absolutely nothing to do with the event that occurred, is another issue.

As far as the question of fault, given that NJ doesn't allow us to pump our own gas, it is the attendant's responsibility to make sure the vehicle is clear to pull away before completing the transaction.

Local Police or Sherrif can intevene and have the athority to do so. They are no just blessed with traffic powers, theft is theft regardless of method used.

----------------- The SnoMan

Well, this is a new one on me, I disagree with both you and Miles. The operator of the vehicle is the only one to make sure his way is clear and his vehicle is unencumbered. The fuel filler is on the drivers side, that makes for a very easy check to make sure you're clear. IMHO, while the attendant is clearly negligent and a contributory factor, the actual fault lies with the driver. There's no one else operating the vehicle and no damage was done until it was moved.

What theft has taken place in this case? The cops will do nothing. An accident occurred on private property. They have no authority to intervene at all.

The fuel filter is not always on the drivers side. Many cars its on the passenger side.

I figure the person who put it in should be the one removing it.

Roy

Does your wife agree with that too?????

Denny

With the size of your stomach, I'm sure it is never a issue.

Ya have the toys cleaned up yet??

Roy