Driving Barefoot
06-10-2017, 05:19 PM
#17
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This is from the internet so you can't be completely certain that it is true, however I pulled up several similar pages with the same information on them:
https://www.reference.com/vehicles/s...289227fb0e05f#
If true, you do not need to wear shoes in Illinois or any other state in order to drive a car.
If your feet really stink, however, it may be more likely that a police officer would give you a ticket rather than just a warning :-)
https://www.reference.com/vehicles/s...289227fb0e05f#
If true, you do not need to wear shoes in Illinois or any other state in order to drive a car.
If your feet really stink, however, it may be more likely that a police officer would give you a ticket rather than just a warning :-)
I did read, however, that a county or city law could override the state law, so I'll see if I can find it anywhere.
06-10-2017, 05:23 PM
#18
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There are obviously theoretical reasons why not to drive barefoot, however I have never read or heard about an accident caused by doing that.
One does observe, on a daily basis, drivers who are dangerous because of distracted driving from using electronic devices such as smart phones, eating, and conversing, while also operating a motor vehicle. Texting and activities such as that are supposedly the cause of a very high percentage of accidents today; I have seen figures of about 1/3.
This is not to mention those idiots who park themselves in the far left lane on a freeway, going several or more miles under the speed limit, who seem not to notice lots of people being forced to pass them on the right; obviously, they are not paying attention, either.
These above are frequent, dangerous activities leading to accidents. Driving barefoot must be about number 2000 on a list of causes of accidents, or of injury to people, for example, having to exit a car quickly in an emergency :-)
One does observe, on a daily basis, drivers who are dangerous because of distracted driving from using electronic devices such as smart phones, eating, and conversing, while also operating a motor vehicle. Texting and activities such as that are supposedly the cause of a very high percentage of accidents today; I have seen figures of about 1/3.
This is not to mention those idiots who park themselves in the far left lane on a freeway, going several or more miles under the speed limit, who seem not to notice lots of people being forced to pass them on the right; obviously, they are not paying attention, either.
These above are frequent, dangerous activities leading to accidents. Driving barefoot must be about number 2000 on a list of causes of accidents, or of injury to people, for example, having to exit a car quickly in an emergency :-)
06-10-2017, 05:25 PM
#19
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Looks like I stand corrected (it is not illegal to drive a car barefoot). Now I'll have to go and make sure it's still required to operate a motorcycle with shoes, since I was also told that by the many safety classes I've taken.
I did read, however, that a county or city law could override the state law, so I'll see if I can find it anywhere.
I did read, however, that a county or city law could override the state law, so I'll see if I can find it anywhere.
So many things are illegal in so many places, it's surprising that it hasn't been outlawed by at least one state government.
06-10-2017, 09:26 PM
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06-10-2017, 09:29 PM
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06-10-2017, 10:44 PM
#23
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He is trolling us, spewing his long-winded drivel. Nothing to do with like how do I fix this or that, only posts weird nonsense stuff. I never seen anything like this, and he is wasting server space.
06-11-2017, 01:54 AM
#26
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Surprised no one has mentioned Vibram FiveFingers, yet. OP, have you considered those?
06-11-2017, 02:29 AM
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06-14-2017, 03:20 AM
#28
I recently bought a pair of Merrell barefoot style trail running shoes (MEN'S VAPOR GLOVE - not with individual toe slots) on a whim. Turns out these are fantastic driving shoes because of the feel and the sole runs up a little on each side. These have excellent traction and will definitely be my shoe of choice on the track.
