Here in TN many stations still let you pump first. Just a week ago one of our motor officers, and a good friend of mine got into a pusuit of a gas drive off suspect and got into a wreck. he broke his collar bone and had to have surgery. The suspect had driven off at least 10 TIMES ! stole over 800.00 worth of gas AND was driving a stolen vehicle. Checking your tag is a great idea. They steal them for more than just gas drive offs. If it gets reported stolen, then when I run it, I know what I'm dealing with and it may save my life.