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While most driving schools recommend wearing proper footwear while operating a vehicle, we were unable to find any specific laws against driving sans shoes. Jason R. Heimbaugh has taken an exhaustive look at the subject. He's gathered 42 official replies to the query, "Is it legal to drive barefoot in your state?" Look for yours. The Urban Legends Pages groups illegal barefoot driving with other transportation myths, like the one about sea captains performing
marriages and American interstates being designed for use as emergency landing strips. Several other sources claim driving barefoot in the United States is as legal as ripping off your mattress tag. Laws appear to vary by state. We can confirm that in California and Michigan, it's legal to drive barefoot, but not recommended. The AAA Digest of Motor Laws will likely be able to answer any other state-specific questions. Otherwise, consult your state highway patrol.
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