Is It illegal to drive barefoot?

yes

In spite of persistent myths in the US, there are NO laws against driving barefoot in ANY state. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but everyone who believes this please see http://tafkac.org/legal/drivi... and stop spreading this myth.

here in australia it is.

Nope, it's not illegal to drive barefoot in Australia. It's not even as common a myth as it is in the US, but even so, someone has written the various territories and the replies show that driving barefoot is not illegal. The letter and responses are posted in this forum thread: http://phorums.com.au/archive... (post about halfway down by Sir Lex).

You can drive a car barefoot, but not a motorcycle.

in maine they used to summons you for not wearing shoe's while driving. don't know if they still do though.

In spite of persistent myths in the US, there are NO laws against driving barefoot in ANY state. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but everyone who believes this please see http://tafkac.org/legal/drivi... and stop spreading this myth.

not a myth, i had a aunt summoned about four years ago. they charged her with unsafe operation. because she was not wearing shoe's.

They can write you up for that *if* being barefoot causes you to lack control, but that goes for any circumstances in which your footwear causes you to lose control of the vehicle. Heels or wedges or even dress shoes with slick soles can slip off the pedals too, flipflops or slippers can come off, a shoestring can become untied and either become tangled or distract you, snowboots can cause you to press the wrong pedal. It's not even limited to footwear, a shawl could blow into your face if you drive with the window open. Any time *anything* you are or aren't wearing causes you to lose control of the vehicle, that can and will be written up as careless or reckless driving. But bare feet are not named by the law, so as long as you are in control of the vehicle, it should not be a problem.

If the officer wrote your aunt up for it while she was stopped during a routine traffic stop, and she did not have any problems controlling her vehicle, then she is another victim of the myth, rather than proof that it does not exist. As I mention in my first answer to you, it is such a common myth even some officers believe it, and many people do not know any better either so they do not challenge the ticket. This is exactly the reason why this myth has become my pet peeve and I spent so much time fighting it!

ya i think it is at least thats what i was told its a stupid law but when you think of it it does make sense. but i think it depends what contry or state your in... me in canadian so i think it is here

In spite of persistent myths in the US, there are NO laws against driving barefoot in ANY state. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but everyone who believes this please see http://tafkac.org/legal/drivi... and stop spreading this myth. Canada is also included on this page, it is not illegal there either!

ok thanks i was not sure thanks for clearing that up for me

i think meh mom told me it wuz when i wuz bout 4

In spite of persistent myths in the US, there are NO laws against driving barefoot in ANY state. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but everyone who believes this please see http://tafkac.org/legal/drivi... and stop spreading this myth.

all sed wuz i think meh mom told me it wuz

Driving barefoot is not illegal in most states,Its about time that the truth is revealed.
I drive barefoot all the time and never a problem.A cop pulled me over for a broken tail light and saw me driving with no shoes,he said why I was barefoot.i said because its comfortable.

I do all the time, for some reason stores don't sell shoes for bonobos.

IDK

I always thought that it was. Shoes are suppose to give better traction on the pedal. But I can't imagine that is true with high heels. So perhaps it is a old wives tale.

Yup, it is an old wives tale! Unfortunately a very common one.. but there are NO laws against driving barefoot in ANY state. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but see http://tafkac.org/legal/drivi...

What! no, I drive barefoot a lot. It feels more comfortable and I can feel the car more. Besides, how can anyone know your driving barefoot?

good lord i hope not. that would make driving sound less fun.

lmao. don't know

ive heard yes, but i do it....i mean i dont do that its bad!! lol

In spite of persistent myths in the US, there are NO laws against driving barefoot in ANY state. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but everyone who believes this please see http://tafkac.org/legal/drivi... and stop spreading this myth.

I've always heard that it was but did it anyway since no one could prove it to me.

In spite of persistent myths in the US, there are NO laws against driving barefoot in ANY state. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but everyone who believes this please see http://tafkac.org/legal/drivi... and stop spreading this myth.

idk

yes

In spite of persistent myths in the US, there are NO laws against driving barefoot in ANY state. Unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it... but everyone who believes this please see http://tafkac.org/legal/drivi... and stop spreading this myth.

my mom got pulled over and when he said get out of the car she got a ticket for not wearing shoes

As I said, unfortunately, this myth is so common that even some cops believe it. Did she fight the ticket, or did she just pay it? If your mom still likes to drive barefoot, give her the link to bookmark and check some other links in this thread also, with officers stating in news articles that they recommend bare feet over footwear like heels and flipflops. A ticket like that should not stand in court!

A ticket issued any where in Canada must have the act or code violation stated on it, including the section . number and which act or law it applies to. Cops aren't allowed to apply laws that don't exist just because they are too lazy to read the traffic act.
"Because I said so " is not grounds to be charged with an offense.

sure whatever! see ya!

You sound pretty sceptical.. I know it sounds ridiculous that people actually get ticketed for some offense that doesn't exist. Unfortunately it is very true, please if your mom still drives barefoot sometimes do her a favor and give her the links, at least let her decide for herself if it's true or not. I am very sure of my information, so it will save her some money if this ever happens again.

I really don't know....

dunno

If it is its dumb as hell :3

why would it be. cause if it is thats really stupid.

I to be honestly can't figure out why it would be. As a woman I know it's definitely safer to drive barefoot as opposed to wearing 4 inch heels..lol