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Do you have to wear shoes while driving?
I like to take my shoes off to drive because I think it’s more comfortable. But recently, one of my friends told me that doing so was illegal. Do I legally have to wear shoes while driving?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Although some people falsely believe that driving barefoot is illegal, you don’t have to wear shoes while driving in any state. None of the 50 states nor the District of Columbia have any laws that state you have to wear shoes. However, driving without shoes comes with its own set of risks.
Some of the downsides of not wearing shoes while driving include:
- The increased chance of your foot slipping off the brake or accelerator
- An inability to apply even pressure to the brake to make a quick stop.
So even if you get a better feel of the pedals or feel more comfortable without shoes, the safety of others and your own personal safety are more important. And if you get into an accident, your car insurance rates are likely to rise.
Should this happen to you, don’t pay extra for your car insurance without first shopping around with
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