driving barefoot

LMR · 06-29-2008, 10:22 AM

I was wondering why it would be illegal to drive a motor vehicle barefoot.There must be a reason,it's just I cannot figure why.

**Bigsaint** · 07-03-2008, 03:04 PM

I cant answer for all states but contrary to popular belief it is not a violation to drive with bare feet in NJ.

Aj-ZX12 · 07-11-2008, 08:50 PM

I'm not sure why it would be illegal? it wouldnt be prudent or imo even remotely sane if you're on your bike, but i do it all the time in my truck. I wear flip flops a lot around the house, ever try to drive with those on?? I kick the right on to the floor mat and off I go, driving to the gas station or the pharmacy or the Lowe's or whatever is on my honey-do list.

Same with boots, I remember back in the day... going from humvee to my caprice... OUCH! the leg position and foot angles were totally different and in the caprise really sucked :( And on the other hand, if I drove my 75 step side it was fine. I had a 78 750 four but bikes were discouraged and I got shot while riding it while on liberty at home anyways... I had to go home... during a war, to get shot... fucking amazing.

anyway, point being barefoot isnt as bad as flip flops, and boots are worse than bare feet in a big way depending on what vehicle you're in. And that opinion is for cages only, people that ride with sandals or such are nuts! :p

dattaway · 07-12-2008, 09:08 AM

A Missouri Highway Patrolman once told me the car is considered a private place and a person isn't required to wear any clothes, including shoes. Seat belts are the exception as a secondary infraction, meaning you have to be in vioation of something else before getting a ticket for that. He told me a driver can be completely nakid as long as the door is closed.

But I'm sure city laws might have something the state law does not about that... I don't think anyone cares about the shoes. Its not like we are Fred Flinstone'ing the cars down the road.

Dirrty · 11-11-2008, 06:24 PM

yeah beleave it or not but it is. My father is 5.0 and he told me cant drive bare foot

k_smittay · 11-11-2008, 09:14 PM

I admit, I have ridden in sandals before to the store.. but those times are few and far between. Barefoot.. never even crossed my mind. Ever.

Kawasabi · 11-12-2008, 03:55 AM

Barefoot is so liberating! Especially on long drives with the cruise control on.

CRUNCH · 11-26-2008, 03:36 PM

It's not illegal in TEXAS! Check your local laws! I often like to operate the gas pedal with the big toe only.

blah bla · 02-20-2009, 09:50 AM

this is a state law and will vary from state to state.....

yes, your car is protected by the same privacy laws as your home....

shotgun · 02-20-2009, 10:55 AM

I got pulled over in Michigan and when I got out of the car barefoot the cop never said a word about it.



06-29-2008, 10:22 AM	#1
LMR Member From: pigs in space Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 65 Blog Entries: 1	driving barefoot I was wondering why it would be illegal to drive a motor vehicle barefoot.There must be a reason,it's just I cannot figure why.

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07-03-2008, 03:04 PM	#2
Bigsaint Moderator From: NW NJ Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 5,910	I cant answer for all states but contrary to popular belief it is not a violation to drive with bare feet in NJ.



07-11-2008, 08:50 PM	#3
Aj-ZX12 Senior Member From: SoCal Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 2,494	I'm not sure why it would be illegal? it wouldnt be prudent or imo even remotely sane if you're on your bike, but i do it all the time in my truck. I wear flip flops a lot around the house, ever try to drive with those on?? I kick the right on to the floor mat and off I go, driving to the gas station or the pharmacy or the Lowe's or whatever is on my honey-do list. Same with boots, I remember back in the day... going from humvee to my caprice... OUCH! the leg position and foot angles were totally different and in the caprise really sucked :( And on the other hand, if I drove my 75 step side it was fine. I had a 78 750 four but bikes were discouraged and I got shot while riding it while on liberty at home anyways... I had to go home... during a war, to get shot... fucking amazing. anyway, point being barefoot isnt as bad as flip flops, and boots are worse than bare feet in a big way depending on what vehicle you're in. And that opinion is for cages only, people that ride with sandals or such are nuts! :p



07-12-2008, 09:08 AM	#4
dattaway Member From: Kansas Citeeeeeee Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 32	A Missouri Highway Patrolman once told me the car is considered a private place and a person isn't required to wear any clothes, including shoes. Seat belts are the exception as a secondary infraction, meaning you have to be in vioation of something else before getting a ticket for that. He told me a driver can be completely nakid as long as the door is closed. But I'm sure city laws might have something the state law does not about that... I don't think anyone cares about the shoes. Its not like we are Fred Flinstone'ing the cars down the road.



11-11-2008, 06:24 PM	#5
Dirrty Junior Member From: mpls Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 1	yeah beleave it or not but it is. My father is 5.0 and he told me cant drive bare foot



11-11-2008, 09:14 PM	#6
k_smittay Junior Member From: Boulder, Colorado Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 16	I admit, I have ridden in sandals before to the store.. but those times are few and far between. Barefoot.. never even crossed my mind. Ever.



11-12-2008, 03:55 AM	#7
Kawasabi Senior Member From: Orlando! Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 2,982	Barefoot is so liberating! Especially on long drives with the cruise control on.



11-26-2008, 03:36 PM	#8
CRUNCH Senior Member From: TEXAS Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 649	It's not illegal in TEXAS! Check your local laws! I often like to operate the gas pedal with the big toe only.



02-20-2009, 09:50 AM	#9
blah bla Member From: so-cal Joined: Oct 2004 Posts: 46	this is a state law and will vary from state to state..... yes, your car is protected by the same privacy laws as your home....



02-20-2009, 10:55 AM	#10
shotgun Member From: Michigan Joined: Jan 2009 I Ride: 2000 ZX12R Posts: 90	I got pulled over in Michigan and when I got out of the car barefoot the cop never said a word about it.