GLAD YOU ASKED: Not illegal to drive without footwear

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Q. Is it illegal to drive while barefoot?

A. According to Mitchell Public Safety Chief Lyndon Overweg, there is no such law on the books. He said it’s a somewhat common misconception that such a law exists, but one apparently does not.

“I’m not aware of any such law. I talked to the state’s attorney, too, and it’s kind of a myth,” Overweg said. “Neither of us is aware that it’s a law.”

Apparently, many still believe driving without footwear is illegal. An Internet search on the subject reveals many answers, most of which mirror Overweg’s statement — that it’s a myth.

Whether or not it’s legal, Overweg still suggests drivers wear shoes while behind the wheel.

“I probably wouldn’t recommend (driving barefoot), but it may be better than driving with flip-flops,” he said.

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