Is it iilegal to drive in Wellies/Rain Boots?

[lesleyl2000]

Someone said to me earlier today that they thought it was illegal to drive in those type of Boots? I always do at this time of year

[ChrisMaster69]

Not in the UK, it’s down to footwear being suitable for driving.

basically

Rule 97 of the Highway Code says motorists should ensure “clothing and footwear do not prevent you using the controls in the correct manner”.

It’s down to motorists to make sure their footwork is up to the task of controlling a vehicle.

[lesleyl2000]

Thanks for the input

[DryGermanGuy]

For commercial truckers there is a guideline in Germany about using only closed and sturdy footwear. So if commercial drivers only get a guideline, it's next to impossible for private drivers to get a law.

[dustybiker]

I have the shorter ones that aren’t as flexible. I will bring slip sneakers to drive. That’s just personal choice though.

[dustybiker]

www.dailydot.com/.../
(Updated last year)
Nothing about rain boots. But interesting info.
“Driving while barefoot is legal in all 50 states, according to the Society for Barefoot Living.

Some states even go as far as to recommend driving barefoot over wearing precarious high heels, unreliable flip-flops, or heavy footwear that could add extra pressure to the gas pedal.

“It actually is legal to drive barefoot or with flip-flops,” Officer Raymus Payton at the Westminster California Highway Patrol office told the Orange County Register. “I’ve pulled over quite a few people, and I’ve seen some pretty interesting shoes—like very high heels or platforms—and they’d probably be better off driving barefoot than in those shoes.”

[lesleyl2000]

Dont think I could drive barefoot tbh

[bean2k21]

if they ever pass a law like that in my state, i'm moving

[lesleyl2000]

I totally agree with you

[AviatorTom]

I am unaware of that law. Even if it were illegal, I can't imagine a cop pulling you over for wearing wellies.

[Wise4myage]

Not as far as I know. Only barefoot driving is illegal where I live.

[Iron_Man]

I’ve never heard of that before

[lesleyl2000]

No I hadn't either

[Avicenna]

I don't see why it would be

[magsberry98]

I think it is in the UK now

[Sketti2021]

Nahhh