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Is driving with flip-flops illegal?
If I’m caught driving with flip-flops on, will I get a ticket? I read somewhere that it’s illegal but that doesn’t really make sense to me. I wear flip-flops all the time in the summer!
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Actually, it isn’t illegal in any state to drive with flip-flops on! However, this is a common urban legend that has been partially spread by the police due to the dangers of driving in flip-flops.
Driving in flip-flops can be dangerous because the shoe can easily get stuck on or around one of the pedals. This can be extremely dangerous because it impedes your ability to hit the brakes in time if a hazard appears in your path. It’s much safer to drive barefoot
in the summer
and put your shoes back on when you arrive at your destination.While you’re learning about the proper driving footwear, why not learn about your insurance options too? the
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