Driving Barefoot?

[Giller]

Originally Posted by BrokenLinkage

Not sure why, but driving barefoot is illegal in many places. Might need to check your local laws so you don't get a tack-on to your next ticket. And I recall an officer telling me once that flipflops didn't meet the criteria. Didn't upset me much cause I could never drive in those things. Prefer tight fitting shoes with minimal sole overhang.

My understanding is that this is a total myth. Some of our more knowledgeable members may correct me - but I do not believe it is illegal anywhere to drive barefoot. Now - whether on a personal level if you got pulled over and a cop THOUGHT it was unsafe - you might get a ticket, but you could easily fight it in court since again, there is no law against it. Laws simply state you must drive safe and be in control of your vehicle.