Is it illegal to drive a car without wearing shoes?

Willy

I used to drive barefoot, bare almost everything else, and I never got a ticket! Probably depends on the laws where ya at!

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jimbo

I do not think so,but,take some along in case you run out of gas.

joe b

100% yes but if a cop is going to be like that then dam what is the world comeing to

robocop48

In some states it is and other states it isn't. You need to call your local DMV to find out your state's stance. In Idaho it is illegal.

JOHN

No, and it doesn't say anything about needing a brain either, but it's a good idea to have one, just like wearing shoes while driving.

awesome_eo

Yes, It is.

JBR

I believe so. Wear shoes to be safe.

Sara Lee 23

How is anyone going to know but the people in the car?

Devaraj A

If you drive without license is illegal, I dont know the questions-country of orgin.

susieq

i hope not. i do it all the time.

Z-Cat

It Sure Is, even though I learned that way. Thank God I never got caught.

mikeysco

As you've seen in the answers thus far, it may depend on the state you're in.

It is not illegal in California.

And I don't understand the whole "have better control" argument about wearing shoes versus not. Makes no sense to me that I could step on the brake any better with shoes on than without.

darcys_wifey

My husband said the same thing, I have no idea tho. I never wear shoes when I drive.

anoldmick

Yes, in most states, it is. You cannot be sure of being in complete control of the vehicle driving barefooted. And in an accident, your feet can be much more severely damaged if not in shoes (it's also illegal most everywhere to drive while wearing flipflops).

Sophiesmom

Yes it is.....

bandido

i've heard it is, but don't know if its true

Felix

It is not illegal but not advised, if you need to do an emergency stop then shoeless is less effective

Maggie

I've heard that. Of course, just as long as you don't break any laws, the police will never know that you don't have shoes on.

existingtobe

I've driven without shoes on. You have two problems with this.If you got into a wreck and had to get out quickly, there could be glass in the road.Also I feel as though I have less control over the vehicle when barefooted.

angeldeebra

no not in my state or any other that i know of he is wrong i have a state trooper friend that i asked the same question one time he laughed

Staci

Wow, I have NEVER heard of that before! I have driven without shoes before when the shoes I was wearing had caused severe pain in my legs and I had no problem driving this way. As for anoldmick's comment on it being illegal to drive while wearing FLIP FLOPS....that cannot be true! I wear filp flops all the time and so do a lot of other people who drive! And who on earth is going to see your feet while you are driving anyway???

Manera

You know that I've that too. There are some strange laws out here, I wouldn't be surprised if it is true!!!

Tom I

it is in kentucky but for the life of me i don't know why...!

Lov'n IT!

It is

Coach D.

Usually not. Some states may have an exception, but most do not require the wearing of shoes. I personally don't care to drive unless I have shoes on - but my wife often drives without shoes. I guess to each his own.

2wingo

I don't see why, but I've heard that it is.

moondancer629

yes, in most states (tho i think it's more dangerous to drive in flip flops or heels!)

retiredslashescaped1

People tell me it is. I looked into it years ago and they said these laws first came in when they had old flivvers (like Model-T's) and the pedals were so hot at times, they couldn't stand to push them with bare feet, and would wreck.

My son-in-law said it's because with stocking feet if you need to slam on the brakes, your stockings would slip off the pedal.

I drive a lot on the highway, up to 800 miles in a day, and when my feet feel bad I slip off my shoes, but put them on when I come to a town or toll booth. I have never had a problem with my feet slipping off, but don't have a lot of emergencies. I had one wreck since 1967, and I was stopped correctly when that happened.

I really think the police have better things to do with their time.

michinoku2001

Not that I know of. I drive back from the beach barefoot all the time so I hope not.

Matt S

In some States there is a code that covers that. I don't know if your State has it.

Its illegal to flashing your butt while u driving.

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