Is it illegal to leave your car running while pumping gas in Virginia?
Is it illegal to leave your car running while pumping gas in Virginia? YES, (in the US, anyway). With today's vehicles and fuel dispensing systems, the danger of a running engine igniting gasoline fumes is exceedingly small but the prohibition on leaving the engine running, during refueling, has been included in the National Fire Code since the early days of the automobile. Do you pump your own gas in Virginia? Yes, Virginia…you will be able to pump your own gas in Malheur County. As things stand now, the only states where you can't pump your own gas are New Jersey...