With temperatures hitting highs of above 20C across the UK this weekend, many people will be ditching socks and trainers in favour of flip flops and sandals. But drivers are being warned that getting in their cars in their summer footwear, or even bare foot, could land them in trouble.
Failing to wear the right shoes for driving is not a crime itself - but it does breach Rule 97 of the Highway Code and could be classed as driving without due care and attention. The rule states you must have footwear and clothing which "does not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner".
If you're in an accident and the police see that you have flip flops on, or no shoes at all, you may be found to be "driving without due care and attention". This offence carries a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points on your licence, and, if it goes to court, the maximum penalty could rise to as high as a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and potentially a driving ban.
