2007-01-11 13:49:37 · 15 answers · asked by pressurevalve2003 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Alabama:
Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted. Exception: motorcycle rider.
Ohio:
Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted but not recommended.
California:
Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is not prohibited.
Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming:
Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted.
2007-01-11 13:56:10 · answer #1 · answered by R1volta 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-09 23:22:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what I had found. Most states say they have no law against barefoot driving...just this. Hope it answers your question...but I don't know where you live. By the way, anything that is written below was not typed by me, but this is a copy and paste from the text that was online.
Janet Wilcox, Analyst, Communications Section, Bureau of Driver & Vehicle Records, Michigan Department of State noted that while there is no law making driving barefoot illegal, "if a police officer feels that it is a careless driving practise, he may ticket you for careless driving." Not quite as strong, was Lt. Col. John F. Lyding, Director, Division of Driver Licensing and School Vehicle Safety of the Maryland Department of Transportation who wrote:
"However, *in my opinion* [emphasis added], a law enforcement officer
might charge an individual under either of the two articles listed
below if the barefoot driving contributed to:
* $21-901(a) Reckless driving vehicle in wanton and willful
disregard for the safety of persons and property; or
* $21-901(b) Negligent driving vehicle in careless and
imprudent manner endangering property, life and person.
A driver charged under these articles or any article would have the
right to trial where the 'barefoot' aspect of the case might be
disputed."
Brian Grisham, Staff Attorney, Tennessee Department of Safety found no provision in the Tennessee Code Annotated about driving barefoot, but noted that a review of all local ordinances would be necessary in order to obtain an definitive answer. Blow me for not delving in that far - get it yourself if you need that much detail (don't forget the local ordinances in *all* states while you're at it).
In addition, the following states: Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, and Wyoming all made the point that even though it was not illegal, driving barefoot was unsafe and, therefore, not a recommended practise.
2007-01-11 15:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by chole_24 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. In fact, during hotter weather I drive barefoot and leave the flip flops on the passenger side floor of the car. The only exception is if I know I'll be in extended stop and go traffic, then I'll actually wear closed shoes since it's easier to pivot the upper part of the foot to the gas and brake pedals. Driving barefoot requires lifting up the barefoot to go from the gas pedal to the brake pedal.
2015-03-06 21:50:13 · answer #4 · answered by AsphaltToughenedSoles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is legal to drive a car while barefoot. The notion that it’s illegal to drive shoeless is a recurring myth.
Sgt. William Macemon, once the Racine P.D. spokesperson and now a patrol sergeant, checked the statutes back in 2003 and found nothing prohibiting barefoot driving.
Then he checked a Wisconsin State Patrol Web site, which has a section on frequently asked questions, which asked “Is it legal to drive without shoes? Yes.” Nothing has changed.
And just in case you wanted to know, that Web site also tells us it is legal to drive with your foot or leg in a cast.
2007-01-11 13:52:53 · answer #5 · answered by Better_than_you 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
this is a question on www.answers.com's blufr game the answer is yes it is legal to drive a car barefoot.
2007-01-11 13:58:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
YES it is! Check out the various websites for the barefoot lifestyle, and various health advantages.. not tomention it's sexy and cool and fun and comfortable and laid back way to live!
2007-01-15 06:28:11 · answer #7 · answered by barefoot_always 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In West Virginia Its legal and almost every other state it is also.I know its more comfortable to drive in sandels or bare foot in the summer.especially when you have a long trip in front of you!
2007-01-11 13:59:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Throw on an old pair of sneakers, who walks around without any shoes ? Glass, rocks, sh-t, yecchh, not to mention filthy feet.
2007-01-14 04:35:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes of course
2007-01-11 13:53:02 · answer #10 · answered by nerris121 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋