Is it illegal to drive barefoot?

Sheriam

It's fine to drive barefoot. In spite of persistent myths, there are NO laws against driving barefoot. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but everyone who believes this please see source and stop spreading this falsity. Dee2zo, could you have your daughter print out those pages in source & show them around? It's so sad so many people, including cops, honestly believe this myth, now another whole school class will believe it!!!

Some cops are convinced it's unsafe and even though they know it's not illegal may try to write you up for unsafe or reckless driving, however please see the second and third link in the source, for two sites (one from the Michigan PD, one from an Australian newspaper) making it clear that driving barefoot is no more unsafe than many types of footwear that are regularly worn and could even be considered safer than many kinds of shoes.

Then there are folks who say it's dangerous in case you have to get out of the car & there's glass, other litter or the pavement is very hot. Well, some of us go barefoot all the time on pavement too, feet quickly get very tough. But if you're worried about this keep a pair of flipflops close. Just take them off to drive because the loose footwear is less safe than the bare feet!

ucantzme

Not in Alabama! We do a lot of things barefoot here!

Mr. Knowitall

Not in California. I actually called up once to ask. The Highway Patrolman who answered the phone said he wouldn't recommend it, but it's not illegal.

pimpster176

barefootinquisitor

no it is just a myth

nagurnsk

Different state have different laws. Depends where ya live. I don't suggest doing it. You foot is more susceptible to slip of the petal and lose control.

Bonzai<3

Nope. My drivers-ed teacher recommended it instead of driving with heels!

alva2211

this is not illegal for some drive teachers tell you to drive barefooted

mcfoxyluver

boris t

nope, but stupid

Ashley

my drivers ed instructor let me. lol i don't know but I know it's different in different states.

dee2zo

Funny you should ask. I always drive barefoot and my daughter came home from drivers-ed yesterday and informed me the Police stopped in for a Q and A session.

It IS illegal to drive barefoot in Massachusetts.

I am such a bad a** (ha ha)

zebj25

Not in NY...I've written a ton of tickets, and know the vtl pretty well, and the shoes thing isnt in there its a myth.

jackie

it use to be illegal .. i don't know now days.. but in the old days if you had your girl friendin the car and you were found parking with her and she had her shoes off you could get in big trouble. i also remember when you were not to drive with flip flops.. it the police wanted to they could write you up for it..

songndance1999

in Arkansas you can drive barefoot and pregnant

Mike 24

No thats just an urban myth

guyofcable

HA HA HA, that is an awesome question!

I have no idea. That's just plain funny though.

paganmom

I was wondering the same thing today...as I was driving barefoot.
When my sister was 16, 20 years ago, the driving instructor told her she had to wear shoes...she was wearing heels and failed.

Here is a website that may give you info on your state:
http://tafkac.org/legal/driving.barefoot/driving_barefoot.html

matsystud

not that i know of

Weatherman

NO

EXCEPT IN HONG KONG

Who's laws state drivers must "be driving with appropriate footwear." So barefoot driving, or driving in sandals, is not allowed.