http://www.calgarysun.com/2011/05/30...irst-gas-pumps
Quote:
Alberta’s top cops are looking to end the growing flow of gas thefts once and for all.
The Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police is calling for all gas stations across the province to be made pay-first.
Either by plastic outside or cash inside, users would have to pony up their dollars before they could pump a single drop of gas — similar to existing legislation in British Columbia.
Calgary had over 2,000 reported incidents of gas theft in 2010.
Calgary police Chief Rick Hanson, president of the AACP, said the number of gas-and-dashes is about average for this city, but police would be foolish to believe all incidents are being reported.
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I think it's a great idea, and it will give cops more time to deal with other problems.
And really when a full tank costs $50-$100 it only makes sense that you have to pay before you fill up.