I've just found out that apparantely its illegal to drive bare feet in South Africa, how true is this?
2007-01-29 00:39:43 · 17 answers · asked by blue 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
y? it aint like ppl gona look at ur feet.....
2007-01-29 08:45:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't find the information for South Africa but my best guess is that it'd be a myth too and driving barefoot is allowed... just like it is in the US & Canada, in spite of what former answers say. I have seen links proving barefoot driving is allowed in all of these places & several European countries, I have NEVER seen a link or letter proving it is illegal ANYWHERE in the entire world yet. If anyone who claims it is illegal, back it up with a source! It'd be an exception.
American States
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.
District of Columbia
Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted.
American Territories
American Samoa, Peurto Rico, Virgin Islands: Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted.
Guam:
Driving Barefoot: No information.
Canadien Provinces & Territories
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, New Foundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory: Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted.
2007-01-29 10:27:44 · answer #2 · answered by Sheriam 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a law in a bunch of places. Older cars, like a 1914 Ford Model T could not be controlled properly with the bare feet. I know why because I drove one, once.
The Ford Model A was also rather a challenge on the feet, I guess this is why the law was made.
2007-01-29 08:51:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is a common misconception about this. Here in the USA in Michigan in particular everyone was under the impression that it is also illegal to do so, however after I took a CJ class, my instructor told me that there are no actual laws prohibiting this. I would ask a lawyer or police officer over there to get the truth!
2007-01-29 08:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by Mr MOJO123 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
bare feet in africa
in a car?
i dont think its illegal
2007-01-29 08:45:21 · answer #5 · answered by Carlos G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who cares what they do in south africa? Not me. Why would it be illegal to drive with no shoes on but you can throw a spear at your nieghbor for looking at your wife's saggy titties?
2007-01-29 09:26:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illegal in the US also.
Sorry I have no idea why. Especially when the first thing that you lose in a bad collision is you shoes
2007-01-29 08:49:33 · answer #7 · answered by .G. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its illegal in texas too... I mean our own ancestors used to drive around in bare feet why cant we?
2007-01-29 08:46:46 · answer #8 · answered by GQsmooth 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is not illegal to drive barefoot in the UK.
2007-01-31 13:45:34 · answer #9 · answered by barefooter73 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in Greece it's illegal too! I don't really know why!
2007-01-29 08:43:13 · answer #10 · answered by Roubini 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illegal in Canada too...
2007-01-29 09:15:55 · answer #11 · answered by Super Ruper 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋