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Is it illegal to drive barefoot in Ohio?
The other day, I stepped in a massive puddle and my shoes were soaked. I decided to take my shoes off for the drive home. Did I break the law? Can I drive barefoot in Ohio?
Drew Waterstreet · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Nothing worse than wet shoes! You didn’t break the law, as it’s not illegal to drive barefoot in
Ohio
.Even though there is no law prohibiting driving barefoot, there are some reasons to reconsider your decision to slip the shoes off:
- Shoes can provide greater grip than bare feet, especially compared to wet bare feet.
- When you take off your shoes while driving, they could interfere with the movements of the gas and brake pedals.
- While not illegal, driving barefoot could negatively affect a car insurance claim. Your insurance provider could claim negligence and that you violated Ohio’s Section4511.202code: Operation without being in reasonable control of the vehicle.
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