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Is it illegal to drive without shoes in Texas?

I’ve lived in Texas all my life, and I drive without shoes all the time, but I’ve never stopped to check: is it illegal to drive without shoes in Texas?

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Pat Roache · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sounds like you’ve built up quite the driving pattern! Fortunately for you, it is not illegal to drive without shoes in
Texas
. It’s actually legal in every state, but that doesn’t mean it’s encouraged.
Driving without shoes is considered an
unsafe driving practice
because of the following concerns:
  • Without grip from a shoe, your foot is more likely to slip off the pedals
  • If you’re in an accident, your feet have nothing to protect them, especially if you have to navigate broken glass or scrap metal
  • Shoes make it easier to exert pressure on your pedals, and without them, your feet can tire more easily and cramp mid-drive.
Even if you’ve been driving without shoes for a while, keep these concerns in mind the next time you’re getting in your vehicle. It may be worth it to keep an old pair of shoes in your car, just in case.
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