Starting Car in the morning is against the law?

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sommpd

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Toxick said:
Nevertheless, I don't believe I'd get a fine for going into a restaurant, and leaving my watch on the table while I went off to the W.C.

Maybe so - but the last time I looked irresponsibility and stupidity were not illegal.
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Yea, but I doubt the fourteen year old who steals your watch is going to joy ride with it and run someone over.
 
foodcritic

foodcritic

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itsbob said:
Film?? Really?

And what is the operating temp for a laptop?
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I did not really think I would have to explain this one but.....

Film....Polaroid yes I said Polaroid. Most have digitals but Polaroids are still convienent for certain things.

As far as the operational enviornment for a laptop....overtime extreme temps will start to degrade components.

7 tips for using your laptop in hot weather

Again, did not think I would ACTUALLY have to spell this out. :whistle:
 
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Woodyspda

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sommpd said:
Well, lets see.....MAYBE BECAUSE IT'S NOT ILLEGAL!!!
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It says right on the pump to turn your ignition off... its for a reason. Note that I did not say anything about people on cell phones... I know better. While I personally haven't seen an explosion for any reason at a gas station I HAVE seen an aircraft explode because of static electricity. I'm fairly certain your fuel tank as a fuel pump in it that is running while your car is running and poses a risk... take a look at youtube for static related gas station fires.


here's a quote from a reliable urban legend site.

The fact is," PEI spokesman J. Rex Brown confirmed in an email message, "static electricity has caused fires at gas stations. We have documented cases and even have some on video. Unlike the cell phone scare (which was started by a major oil company and PEI was never able to document) this situation is rare, but a very real problem."

The Petroleum Equipment Institute recommends the following simple precautions to avoid causing static fires while refueling:

Always turn off the engine.
Don't smoke near gas pumps.
Never re-enter your vehicle while refueling.
 
Tilted

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Woodyspda said:
It says right on the pump to turn your ignition off... its for a reason. Note that I did not say anything about people on cell phones... I know better. While I personally haven't seen an explosion for any reason at a gas station I HAVE seen an aircraft explode because of static electricity. I'm fairly certain your fuel tank as a fuel pump in it that is running while your car is running and poses a risk... take a look at youtube for static related gas station fires.


here's a quote from a reliable urban legend site.

The fact is," PEI spokesman J. Rex Brown confirmed in an email message, "static electricity has caused fires at gas stations. We have documented cases and even have some on video. Unlike the cell phone scare (which was started by a major oil company and PEI was never able to document) this situation is rare, but a very real problem."

The Petroleum Equipment Institute recommends the following simple precautions to avoid causing static fires while refueling:

Always turn off the engine.
Don't smoke near gas pumps.
Never re-enter your vehicle while refueling.
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I think sommpd's point is that the reason cops don't write tickets for it is that it is not against the law, so they can't. I can't say with absolute certainty that he's correct, but I give him the benefit of the doubt. I couldn't find any provisions within the Maryland Vehicle Law that make it illegal. There could be federal statutes or provisions elsewhere in Maryland code, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
 
clevalley

clevalley

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Mojo said:
This is just another law that is made for dumb people. This one sits right up there with the seat belt and helmet laws. Although, I think you should be able to fight it if you have remote start, since the car shuts off as soon as you step on the brake.
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:fixed:

This is what gets around the law - no keys, doors locked... when the brake is applied to shift into gear the car shuts off. :yay:
 
clevalley

clevalley

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Woodyspda said:
It says right on the pump to turn your ignition off... its for a reason. Note that I did not say anything about people on cell phones... I know better. While I personally haven't seen an explosion for any reason at a gas station I HAVE seen an aircraft explode because of static electricity. I'm fairly certain your fuel tank as a fuel pump in it that is running while your car is running and poses a risk... take a look at youtube for static related gas station fires.


here's a quote from a reliable urban legend site.

The fact is," PEI spokesman J. Rex Brown confirmed in an email message, "static electricity has caused fires at gas stations. We have documented cases and even have some on video. Unlike the cell phone scare (which was started by a major oil company and PEI was never able to document) this situation is rare, but a very real problem."

The Petroleum Equipment Institute recommends the following simple precautions to avoid causing static fires while refueling:

Always turn off the engine.
Don't smoke near gas pumps.
Never re-enter your vehicle while refueling.
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Static electricity gas fire - happened to me, not at a gas station though. I lost a vehicle and a few thousand dollars over that... :frown:
 
bcp

bcp

In My Opinion
He CLevally, you gonna try the plug in on your truck at all this year and see if it has heat right off in the morning?
 
Toxick

Toxick

Splat
sommpd said:
Yea, but I doubt the fourteen year old who steals your watch is going to joy ride with it and run someone over.
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WTF?


Stealing is only REALLY bad if the thief injures someone with thier hot merchandise?



Although, I set my watch 10 minutes fast (so I'm always early), so feasibly the 14 year old who steal my watch might give someone the wrong time :jameo:


pfft.
 
clevalley

clevalley

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bcp said:
He CLevally, you gonna try the plug in on your truck at all this year and see if it has heat right off in the morning?
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Don't have to, it came with an axillary unit (ceramic heater core) which is inline in the duct work. It puts off heat until the engine temp comes up.

If it gets below 20 for more than a day and I am going to drive it, I will plug it in.
 
desertrat

desertrat

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Plan B said:
just drive off. modern car engines not only do not need to warm up more than 10 seconds, it is actually bad for them.
motorcycles need some time, tho...
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I think you missed her reason to warm the car up.:killingme

Woodyspda said:
It says right on the pump to turn your ignition off... its for a reason. Note that I did not say anything about people on cell phones... I know better. While I personally haven't seen an explosion for any reason at a gas station I HAVE seen an aircraft explode because of static electricity. I'm fairly certain your fuel tank as a fuel pump in it that is running while your car is running and poses a risk... take a look at youtube for static related gas station fires.


here's a quote from a reliable urban legend site.

The fact is," PEI spokesman J. Rex Brown confirmed in an email message, "static electricity has caused fires at gas stations. We have documented cases and even have some on video. Unlike the cell phone scare (which was started by a major oil company and PEI was never able to document) this situation is rare, but a very real problem."

The Petroleum Equipment Institute recommends the following simple precautions to avoid causing static fires while refueling:

Always turn off the engine.
Don't smoke near gas pumps.
Never re-enter your vehicle while refueling.
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Tilted said:
I think sommpd's point is that the reason cops don't write tickets for it is that it is not against the law, so they can't. I can't say with absolute certainty that he's correct, but I give him the benefit of the doubt. I couldn't find any provisions within the Maryland Vehicle Law that make it illegal. There could be federal statutes or provisions elsewhere in Maryland code, but that doesn't seem to be the case.
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It says on the pumps I go to, "by order of the fire marshall".

It also says a lot of other crap I don't pay any attention to.
 
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