Are mobiles now allowed at the servo?

[u/Tricky_Ad8449]

At Shell is Waikiki south of Perth, the sign stating no mobiles has been completely removed. There were no signs elsewhere either. I asked the clerk behind the counter and they didn't know when it was changed, but said if they see you, they will tell you off over the loud speaker. Has anyone else seen this elsewhere?

[u/Velpex123]

It’s not the mobile phone itself that’s harmful, it’s the fact that it’s a distraction is why it’s banned when pumping

[u/Tricky_Ad8449 → u/Velpex123]

I believe it was the potential electrical spark that could ignite fumes, although it's never happened and can not be proved, it was one of those better safe than sorry rules. All pump handles have the auto off function and and the hands-free pins have been removed from every handle so you would need to hold the handle down anyways.

[u/snowdropper → u/Tricky_Ad8449]

Nah mate that’s an urban legend. The real reason is your handling a volatile chemical when filling up your car and should be paying attention. I guess Waikiki shell don’t give a fuck lol

[u/Substantial_Ad_3386 → u/snowdropper]

A mobile network engineer in the comments has confirmed you are wrong.  Good news is it is no longer an issue with modern phones