Helmet removal notice at Petrol stations

[Swanny]

If I came around you house just to borrow some sugar I would of course take my helmet off. But helmet wearing scumbags intent on holding up a garage aren't going to remove their helmets when asked to, whereas someone sat on his bike waiting for the pump to be switched on probably isn't planning on holding up the garage.

Garages have rules and so do I. If they want to sell me petrol then they do it under my terms and one of those is that I keep my hat on if I want to

Von Grumble says it best




Anyway sugar's really bad for you but that's another thread

[QB1]

I've actually never once in 30+ years been asked to remove my helmet at a garage and do leave it on 99% of the time.

I always take my sunglasses off though so that people can see my eyes.

I must look the most unlikely potential thief ever??

It wouldn't really bother me if someone asked nicely but if they were rude I would become hard of hearing.

Personally if I was working in a fuel station I'd be more scared of a Burka wearer than someone wearing a bike helmet.

[Kevinb]

I always take mine off (helmet & gloves) I like to get a bit of air around my head/hands

[WR6133]

I wear an open face and get asked to remove it sometimes. Annoys me up but I normally comply. More annoying is (mostly Tesco) petrol stations that let me fill up with the lid on but then ask me to remove it when I go in and pay.

[Burbler]

I wear an open face and get asked to remove it sometimes. Annoys me up but I normally comply. More annoying is (mostly Tesco) petrol stations that let me fill up with the lid on but then ask me to remove it when I go in and pay.

Oh, that's the fun one. If they refuse to take your payment, then they are offering you the fuel for nothing. Insist on paying several times (with helmet on). Warn tham that you will leave if they refuse payment again and if they do - leave. Free fuel !

[Conehead]

I actually complained to the head office of Shell and their response was it is only so that the cashier can confirm the bike rider is over 18. They said you can show your licence to confirm then they will turn the pumps on for you. I tried this and the cashier tried to have a right go at me till I gave them the middle finger. When I turned round there was a copper standing there and he just laughed it off. I think they are all on power trips.

[wheelers]

I actually complained to the head office of Shell and their response was it is only so that the cashier can confirm the bike rider is over 18. They said you can show your licence to confirm then they will turn the pumps on for you. I tried this and the cashier tried to have a right go at me till I gave them the middle finger. When I turned round there was a copper standing there and he just laughed it off. I think they are all on power trips.

what about 17 year olds on scooters and 17s on 125's , don't need to to be 18 or whats the point in letting them ride? stupid rule that Shell!

[8_ball]

i was asked at the sainsbury petrol station after i had filled up she was polite 'next time can you please not wear your helmet ' she said ???
i lent over the counter and open faced helmet on just politly said 'no,,,,,,,,,10 seconds later I said there will not be a next time and just walked out...

I will go back and I will take my helmet off and I will pay for my fuel with 1p (full tank and super unleaded)

I have the same problem with a shop I go in and they always ask and I just leave the money on the counter and walk out.... if I had a turban on I bet they would not ask me to remove it

[Kevinb]

So if you had one of these on under your helmet would you also be asked to remove it?

[WhyNot]

So if you had one of these on under your helmet would you also be asked to remove it?

Dont be silly, that would be a blatant violation of someones human rights................

..........oh wait......