Beijing gas station refueling

[bikerdoc]

i was told that i don't really need to bring the green book with me all the time, the blue wallet is enough with the insurance card and ofcourse your valid DL.

Correct...

[Lao Jia Hou]

Here's a posting from a Chinese rider who says that he was refused gas because his driving license name did not match the blue book name (simply registered in someone else's name).

http://club.weifengtang.com/bbs/foru...extra=page%3D1

Others' comments in that thread are noting that it is probably nothing more than the case of the gas station woman just not wanting to give gas to a motorcycle. You know, all motorcycles are bad, etc. People should be driving cars, etc.

I wonder what is next? Having the electricity cut off to your home because you ride one of those "annoying e-bikes"?

I sure hope this nonsense comes to an end soon.

[crismoe']

Here's a posting from a Chinese rider who says that he was refused gas because his driving license name did not match the blue book name (simply registered in someone else's name).

Fortunately,i haven't encounter this situation in shanghai, with my "C" loading petrol somewhere downtown and with my chinese friend's name written all over my blue wallet. But who knows...maybe its just a matter of time

[Lao Jia Hou]

Fuel cards at Sinopec ...

In Beijing's burbs (Changping, Shunyi, Pinggu, etc), the larger Sinopec stations (using the rechargeable fuel cards) have begun designating a separate pump for motorcycles (we are "special" and get to sit in the back of the bus). Apparently, this is under the direction of the police.

To encourage fuel card usage, Sinopec gives a discount on fuel prices ... except for motorcycles. The "special motorcycle pump" is full price (no discount). Only car drivers get the discount at the regular car pumps.

Linkie (in Chinese)

[Lao Jia Hou]

Here's what happens when a station gets a reputation of not asking for the blue book and/or Driving License ...





Seriously, this must be a photoshop. There is no way these guys would line up & queue!

[b-angel]

If i go to a gas station they will ask me if i have dl? is it work all over china? and how about if i go to buy gas with a small tank (without car or bike) they wont sell any????

[bikerdoc]

If i go to a gas station they will ask me if i have dl?

It depends on the location of the gas station and the rules applied at the time. No one answer here I'm afraid.

is it work all over china?

No, is the simple answer.

and how about if i go to buy gas with a small tank (without car or bike) they wont sell any????

It will depend, firstly most gas stations require an approved container, though this does not always apply, and is further complicated if you look like a foreigner or not, and if you have any relationship with the gas station staff.

The thing about China, is no one rule applies, nor does any particular norm. China consists of many small little kiingdoOms so what might apply in one place may not in another, and that "other" place might be just around the corner, in another village, another town, another city, another district, another city... another ___________ (fill in the blank).

[crismoe']

If i go to a gas station they will ask me if i have dl? is it work all over china? and how about if i go to buy gas with a small tank (without car or bike) they wont sell any????

Here in shanghai gas station normaly ask for the bike's registration"blue wallet ",which for me makes sense. Never once i encounter being asked for my DL. But just like Doc says diff. rules applies everywhere in PRC.
I suggest just show them both.

[euphonius]

I've never even once been asked to show any papers (other than renminbi) here in Shanghai. I did get fined 200 rmb on Sunday for riding on Huaihai Zhong Lu. I entered Huaihai from the east at Henan Lu/Fuxing Lu, and did not see the dreaded "no motorbikes" sign. Bugger!

euphonius

[crismoe']

That sucks!!! It came with 3 point penalty i asume. Its a freakin' weekend for crying out loud, why would they even bother
On the other hand, what were you thinking dude?:) everyone knows huaihai is a "no go" for us road manace