It is also made up. In US you must swipe your credit card first before you can start fueling, or pay the attendant cash in advance.
Although I suppose some attendants might make an exception when you leave your driver’s license with then, but then you also would be driving away without DL.
In Australia, at least where I am, we’re still civilised and they let you fill up and then pay. There’s cameras to catch the plates of people that drive off without paying, though.
Surely the fine is in addition to also having to pay for the stolen fuel?
It is also made up. In US you must swipe your credit card first before you can start fueling, or pay the attendant cash in advance.
Although I suppose some attendants might make an exception when you leave your driver’s license with then, but then you also would be driving away without DL.
In Australia, at least where I am, we’re still civilised and they let you fill up and then pay. There’s cameras to catch the plates of people that drive off without paying, though.
In reality yes, hence the title
And not just the normal price, but usually with a factor of 2 or 3 involved.