It’s a wildly popular legend that barefoot driving is illegal. But, unlike what your dad might tell you, barefoot driving is legal in all 50 states and D.C.!

But barefoot driving doesn’t come without some risks—read on for all the details. Here's everything you need to know about barefoot driving in Mississippi.

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Is it illegal to drive barefoot in Mississippi?

No! Barefoot driving is completely legal in Mississippi. In fact, it’s actually legal in all 50 states and D.C.

We know this because in 1994, a guy named Jason Heimbaugh decided to write to each state’s DMV to ask them if driving barefoot was illegal. Throughout that summer, he heard back from each and every state—it’s perfectly legal to drive without shoes.

Some states have formally stated that driving barefoot can be dangerous in certain situations, but not Mississippi. In short, barefoot driving in Mississippi is super-legal.

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Is it safe to drive barefoot?

Even though it’s legal, barefoot driving is not always safe. There are some risks you take when you decide to don your naked feet behind the wheel:

Distracted driving

: when you drive barefoot, you place yourself at a higher risk of hurting your foot and becoming distracted. While this may seem like no big deal in and of itself, distractions behind the wheel can lead to collisions or moving violations.

Reduced braking force: you might notice when you go from shoed driving to barefoot driving that your bare foot has to work a little harder to operate the brake. Keep this in mind—trouble braking can be dangerous, especially in the case of an accident or road emergency.

Less traction: bare feet—especially when wet—can have less traction than good shoes, making it more difficult to operate the brake.

Foot injury: barefoot driving puts you at a higher risk for serious foot injury if you get into an accident.

You can avoid these risks by wearing a pair of well-fitting closed-toed shoes, such as sneakers. On the other hand, barefoot driving can actually be safer than driving with flimsy shoes like high-heels or sandals. Depending on your situation—and wardrobe for the day—you’ll need to decide what’s safest for you.

The bottom line: barefoot driving is legal in Mississippi, but it can be dangerous.

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