Weights and Measures

Every state has these people. I caught a news story on this recently and learned that the stickers - most places - how a number and that is how you can tell if you are getting more or less than what the tank shows.

I'd be more interested in hearing what the penalties would be for those whose pumps weren't giving fair measure...We don't hear much of issues with this problem here,the inspectors seem to do a good job,but illegally obtained fuel (or illegally used fuel!) would be more of an issue..Diesel fuel for agricultural use has less tax levied on it than DERV (Diesel Engine/Road Vehicle) fuel..but the only difference is that the Farmer Fuel has a red Dye added to distinguish it,and pumps for it are simply marked as "Red Diesel"..sometimes the temptation is too much for someone with both a tractor and a Diesel SUV to go to a different pump..the only thing is,the Customs and Excise guys do random checkpoints where they can pull someone over and request they provide a fuel sample from their tank..getting caught with the wrong fuel isn't cheap..they have power to seize the car! "Laundered" fuel is another issue..the dye can be removed by whatever process,and there are unscrupulous garages that will buy it from the illegal processors and sell it full price to the unsuspecting as regular fuel..I don't drive diesel myself,but it's alleged the processed fuel can damage an engine..Me,I'd like to know there was a risk before considering using the stuff!

Personally there is no way that people here in Washington state are getting what they pay for. It really seems that there are too many people out here who are only concerned about themselves, and how much money can you make opposed to anything else you might do. So many times the Gas pumps are set to dispense more than what you actually need, or leak gas, etc. and no one seems to care. Or from gas station to gas station your price per gallon can vary 20 cents or more depending on where you are. In all honesty Washington State needs a huge overhaul. If people would quit being worried about only themselves, and try to help the economy a little more more people would want to do more as well.

There has always been people who cheat and think thAt they are so smart. It happens in every country regretfully and it's so wrong! I have been shafted and it always hurts. I now question everyone and thing and even scrutinise may cashier receipts as they can be wrong too. People employed to test weights and measures are so important. Hopefully most of them are honest but I am sure some are corrupt and turn a blind eye to a wrong weight if they are given money. Blessings

I didn't realize there were people who did this! I never thought about this! I am sure they are all around! I am sure there are people who are doing their job right and some who are corupting the system! Have no idea how they are doing here in Wisconsin.