The warning is displayed prominently at all petrol pumps but as with many other such advice, this one too is seldom taken seriously. This video posted by Hyderabad City Police on Facebook tells us how dangerous the habit of using mobile phones at petrol pumps can be. After watching this video you will avoid using Mobile/cellular phones in Petrol stations. The truth is that the use of mobile phones is probably more dangerous as a source of distraction than as the possible source of an explosion. According to a report from the Petroleum Equipment Institute, there are no documented incidents at petrol stations related to fires or explosions caused by the use of mobile phones.

Why use of mobile phones at petrol stations prohibited?

Please follow the instructions of safety. We need to switch off the engine while filling fuel in our vehicle and NOT TO OPERATE CELL PHONES in Petrol pumps, but this guy used cellphone. what happens? have a look at the video.

One of the most widespread myths is the danger of using mobile phones at service stations. In every Petrol stations there will be a warning sign that cellular phones should be switched off at petrol pumps as they were a potential ignition source to the flammable vapours in the atmosphere.