Drive off – this is the common name for failure to pay for gasoline 16-13-185 Failure to pay for gasoline from an establishment can be punished by a fine of $500 or 30 days in jail or both. It can also result in the suspension of your driver’s license and is punished more severely for future offenses. You need a lawyer to make sure you are not wrongfully convicted of this offense and to make sure that you do not pay a fine when are unaware of all the serious consequences involved. The police and the judge will not tell you about these serious consequences. You need someone on your side who will advise you and take care of your rights.