Drivers could receive a fine, nine points and even a ban if caught wearing flip flops behind the wheel.
Rule 97 of the Highway Code states you must wear clothing and footwear which "does not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner," the Mirror reports. Although the rule is technically not against the law, it does make you liable for a "driving without due care and attention" charge.
The charge carries a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points on your licence. If it goes to court then it could rise to the maximum penalty of a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and even a driving ban.
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According to the RAC: "While light, flimsy and impractical footwear can be dangerous, so can sturdy, robust shoes, such as walking or snow boots. It's important to have a good base and grip to apply pressure to the pedals, but you need a certain degree of finesse to manipulate the controls.
"If not, you could strike the brake and accelerator together, producing a heart-in-mouth incident." The RAC have given guidelines on what footwear to drive in.
Your shoes should:
• Have a sole no thicker than 10mm
• The sole should not be too thin or soft
• Provide enough grip to stop your foot slipping off the pedals
