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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Since You Asked: Southern Oregon electric companies started in 1800s ... New Mexico rancher renounces federal grazing contract at Bundy event ... Local farms captured in words and color ... Since You Asked: Southern Oregon electric companies started in 1800s ... New Mexico rancher renounces federal grazing contract at Bundy event ... Local farms captured in words and color ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Owners of old cars aren't special at the gas pump Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jan. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News What? Pump your own petrol? I thought that was illegal. But the very helpful gas-station attendant said I could fuel my faithful WWII Jeep (1945) myself, which I did. He said all cars over 60 years old were exempt from the law. Is this true? If so, I imagine many owners of old classic cars would prefer to DIY. Please advise. — Bill K., Medford Keep imagining, Bill. The Oregon State Fire Marshal tells us a different tale than your helpful gas-station pal. "There is no rule that allows somebody to dispense based on the age of their vehicle," says agency public information officer Rich Hoover. He adds that the only exception is for motorcyclists, who can request to fill it themselves. That said, attendants must hand riders the nozzle, and riders must hand the nozzle back to the attendant. You can find this exemption under ORS 480.349. There is a new exemption, effective this year, allowing drivers in counties with populations of fewer than 40,000 people to pump their own gas between the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Most of those counties are in eastern Oregon; the only ones in our neck of the woods are Curry and Lake counties. So, sorry, you can't pump your own gas in most cases. But then, you have a 1945 WWII Jeep? Color us jealous. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jan. 23, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501