Driving Barefoot
By ParaTed2k
@ParaTed2k (22940)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin
May 25, 2007 11:56am CST
Why does everyone seem to think that there are laws against driving barefoot? Guess what, at least in the US, there aren't. There are some states where it's illegal to ride a motorcycle barefoot, but not cars and trucks.
I've talked to people who have been ticketed for this, so the cops don't even know the laws they are supposed to be enforcing.
Usually when I bring this up, people insist that it is illegal in their state. Guess what..
It Isn't!
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6 responses
@castleghost (1304)
• United States
25 May 07
I never really gave it much thought. I asked my dad once why your not surpose to drive barefoot and he told me that it was because your foot was surpose to get tired easier if you didn't have shoes on. I have no idea if that is true or not. I have always worn my shoes when I am outside of my house and I will be continueing to do so.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
25 May 07
Isn't it great we get to choose though.
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@theproperator (2429)
• United States
25 May 07
I always thought that was a silly "law" when I heard people talk about it. Although, honestly, knowing what I walk through every day before I get in the car and drive with shoes on, makes me not want to touch the pedels with my bare feet! LOL.
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
25 May 07
Yeah, you never know what the soles of your shoes have stuck on them pedals ;~D
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@pumpkinjam (8876)
• United Kingdom
6 Jun 07
When I first had driving lessons, I spoke to my instructor about this. He said it was illegal here (England) so I would guess he would know. But that was 5 years ago, it might have changed since then, I don't know. But he did explain why it was illegal but I can't remember what he said!
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@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
6 Jun 07
Yeah, almost every driver's ed teacher here insists it's illegal too, but there isn't a single state in the US that actually has a law against it.
@egfitz62150 (645)
• United States
25 May 07
Gee, a hundred years ago when I got my license I remember being told that barefoot driving was illegal in Conn. Yippee!! I'm gonna shuck my shoes and go for a drive right now!!! :-) Thanks!!!
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
25 May 07
Swing by and pick me up for the ride ;~D
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@michael_harvard1010 (262)
• Philippines
7 Jun 07
Because its very dangerous to drive with your barefoot. this might cause accidents. that's why federal government prohibits or passed a law for the good of the motorist itself...
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
7 Jun 07
ROFL, A federal driving law, that's a good one!
But don't say it too loud, Pelosi might get ideas. ;~D
@sugarfloss (2139)
• Malaysia
18 Jul 07
I don't think there are laws against driving barefoot at least not in my country.I drive barefoot all the time!I can't feel the accelerator when I'm in heels.It's bad for driving.
@ParaTed2k (22940)
• Sheboygan, Wisconsin
20 Jul 07
Yeah, I can see where heels would be much more dangerous than Driving Barefoot.
