Motorists have been warned that they could be fined £100 for wearing the wrong shoes while driving, as the warm weather is upon us and many are switching to summer footwear
Motorists have been hit with a footwear warning – as wearing the wrong shoes behind the wheel could land them a £100 fine. Rule 97 of the Highway Code states that you must have footwear that “does not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner” in order to drive.
This means driving in flip-flops could land you a whopping fine if you were involved in a crash and police found you weren’t in proper control of the vehicle. It means that if your footwear restricts your movement and if you are found to be driving dangerously, or involved in an accident as a result of this, you could be charged, and face a £100 on-the-spot fine, as well as three points added to your licence.
Louise Thomas, Confused.com motor insurance expert, said: “It can be confusing to know the rules when it comes to driving in the correct clothing and footwear. And with the weather warming up, and many switching to their summer wardrobe, it’s important to know how this could impact your driving”, reports the Mirror.
If your clothing or footwear restricts your movement you could find that it impacts your driving. If you are found to be driving dangerously, or involved in an accident as a result of this, you could be charged, and face a £100 on-the-spot fine, and three points added to your licence.
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“There isn’t a law which explicitly states that you can’t wear jeans, skirts, or flip flops behind the wheel. But it’s crucial to always ensure you’re in full control of your vehicle, and your attire can affect this. That’s why it’s important to be aware of all the smaller driving rules you may not know. Our guide to driving law myths will help you to stay on top of these rules and avoid risking any fines.”
The RAC has issued guidelines on appropriate footwear for driving, outlining that shoes should:
- Not be too heavy.
- Be narrow enough to avoid accidentally pressing two pedals at once.
- Not restrict ankle movement.
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