So...planning a trip through Oregon a few weeks. My wife asked me if I was going to get gas in Oregon. Of course I am I say to her. She says...but you're going to let the pump jockey put the gas in your tank? hmmm....makes one wonder. I don't like other's touching my gas cap...for goods sake...how do I kn ow they will properly place the gas cap while fueling it up.

But on a serious side note...do bikers let those HS drop outs fill up their bikes in Oregon? Or do I need to carry a gas can. I probably only need to stop for gas one time while I pass through the south east corner of the state.

 

Last time I went through Jersey they wouldn't touch my bike and let me pump my own gas. I can't believe they wouldn't do the same there...but ya never know in the northwest.

 

When we were in Oregon (by car), I didn't know that was the law. I hopped out and started pumping my own gas. A gentleman came over and chatted me and watched me, but never interfered. Then some one else pulled up and he went over to them. There must have been 10 pumps but only one of him that I could see. Don't know how that works. Wait until he's busy then pull in and get your gas quick!

 

You can pump your own gas at the Indian casino station.

 

Depends on how much you tip.

 

My understanding in OR is that classic cars, boats and MC's are exempt. They simply hand you the nozzle.

Here - some reading.... https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/480.349

 

It's been that way since 2002.

 

I was under the impression that this law was recently repealed and people are now able to pump their own fuel. At stand alone fuel stations and counties with less than 40K residents you can pump your own fuel.

 

Oregon is one of two states (with New Jersey) that require a third party to dispense gasoline and other Class1 liquids at retail locations. House Bill 2482-A allows self-service at retail locations 24 hours per day in rural counties with fewer than 40,000 certified residents, which includes Clatsop, Malheur, Union, Wasco, Tillamook Hood River, Curry, Jefferson, Crook, Baker, Morrow, Lake, Grant, Harney, Wallowa, Gilliam, Sherman, and Wheeler counties. Because these counties are sparsely populated, proponents of the measure assert that it is impractical to staff a retail facility for fueling 24 hours per day. This could create a situation in which a traveler may be without the ability to refuel in a remote location late at night. Currently, a traveler caught under these circumstances would need to call the State Police ,who would bring a nominal amount of fuel and phone the operator of the nearest retail fuel location to open the location to provide fuel to the hapless traveler. Dispensaries that also sell goods and services at retail at the same location must provide an employee to dispense Class1 liquids between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

 

I've lived in Oregon for 68 years and yes, when riding a motorcycle, you can pump your own gas, contrary to what some might say. Just for the record, not all gas pump jockys in Oregon are HS drop outs.