Is This Too Much?

Reader A.J. from Oakville writes: "We all know gas stations are full of advertisements, but today I saw something that really goes over the line. They have a sign for potato chips strapped to the gas pump hose. Apart from the fact it clearly obstructs the "safety" signs around the pump, it catches in the wind, and makes it harder to control the hose. See attached photo.

 

"Seriously," continues A.J. "there is already more than enough advertising around the gas pump as it is. Where do we draw the line?"

Is this too much?

That's up to the Advertising Standards Council of Canada, which investigates complaints from consumers about advertising. For more information, or to submit a complaint, visit www.adstandards.com/en/standards/report.asp