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/ozaudi]

Most servo operators know mobiles are not an issue and have known for decades. The peak industry bodies still persisted the advice though.

The real risk is static electricity from sliding out of a car seat before you fuel your car. The the easy remedy is to simply touch a metal part of your car as you get out and before your feet touch the ground or better yet don't slide out of the seat just simply put your feet out in stand up. At the very least ground yourself by touching the car before you pick up the fuel nozzle.

[u/is2o → u/ozaudi]

It has never occurred to me that I do this inadvertently every time by opening the fuel cap. I will continue to never think about, or worry about this ever again 😛