Is it illegal to transport gasoline in a empty milk jug?

Question

i was just asking because my wife works at a gas station and someone filled one up and she didnt know what to do

Answer 1

Yes. Gasoline can only be transported in gasoline designated containers. Local and state laws may have stricter rules, but you must carry it in cans that are designated for gasoline purposes. They are normally red with a black screw on cap.

Answer 2

Gasoline Jug

Answer 3

It depends where, why, and how long.

If you need to obtain gasoline in the case of a car break down...sure. But, it shouldn't be stored in it. There is no law that asserts that you must obtain a specific type of container, for that volume and size. But this is a safety issue. If you store it for any given time, it should be well marked. Any child could get into it..thinking that it looks to be a beverage of some kind. The container is not designed to release 'gas' or let the gas expand, if the container becomes warm. Gas, obviously, is a very flammable substance, and can ignite if brought to a certain temp. The container will deteriorate quicker than others. Thats why you see gas transported in a heave plastic or metal container.

The legality may differ from state to state, county to county, community to community.

Answer 4

It may not be a federal law, but in many states, gasoline can not be sold to someone using a glass jug, the containers must be of plastic or unshatterable material to prevent the container from being used as a fire-bomb. So transport of a flammable liquid in a glass container would be illegal.

Answer 5

It all depends on the state laws of the current state you live in. In most states, gasoline must be transported in approved containers, such as gas cans and tanks, etc.

If you were caught using a capped milkjug, you could be wanred and possibly fined. Probably not very much because it's not a big offence, but a good gas container that has a 1.5 capacity is only anywhere from 6-13 USD.

Answer 6

People who are saying a metal tank or a "certified gas container" don't know what they are talking about. Certain metals can cause a static discharge and this could cause any fuel "fumes" to ignite.

Some gas stations my tell you your not allowed to put it in a milk jug because they aren't allowed to let you, not because its against the law but because its against that particular stations rules. I wouldn't store fuel in a milk jug but if you wan't to transport a little to put in a car that ran out of gas or lawn mower most states its perfectly legal.

Answer 7

Umm.... I don't know the laws. But, a milk jug is not an "approved container".

Which means putting gasoline in it is a BAD IDEA!!!

Especially if you are transporting it, milk jug can come open very easily, they are flimsy, lightweight (puncture, melt, etc.).
then you will have gasoline all over the place.

Next thing you know fireball, human torch. woohooo!!!!

Answer 8

In most states, gasoline *must* be carried in a container designed for that purpose. All states have laws regarding how potentially hazardous materials may may be transported around.

So, could you be ticketed for carrying gas in a milk jug? In most states (if not all), yes.

Answer 9

Yes! its unlawful to dispense gasoline in an unapproved tank. Says so at every gas station!

Answer 10

Yes, the container has to be one that is approved for transportation of gas, largely because of the fumes and the dangerous nature of flameability.