Can you drive in flip-flops or flip-flops in the summer without getting a fine ?

With the intense heat of summer, it is tempting to change your shoes when driving. But what happens in the event of a police check?

You don't need to live by the sea to prefer to wear open shoes when the thermometer flirts with 30 degrees. But going out in flip-flops or flip-flops involves certain practices that are not necessarily always appropriate, such as driving a car, for example. And it must be said, having your feet à The air when you find yourself in the furnace of a passenger compartment is still much more pleasant than wearing closed shoes. Many motorists let themselves be tempted, particularly to reach the beach at the risk of transforming their vehicle into a ferry. sand à the end of the day. But among them, few know what to do; what they expose themselves to by driving in flip-flops or flip-flops, or even barefoot.

Does the Highway Code prohibit it? If we refer to Article R412-6, it is indicated that ''all drivers must keep themselves constantly in a condition and position to perform comfortably and without delay. I have all the maneuvers incumbent on him.'' There is therefore no formal ban on driving with open shoes, such as flip-flops or flip-flops, but the fact remains that they should not could be a hindrance to driving. Everything is therefore a question of interpretation.

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Thus, in the event of a check, the police have the possibility of taking action. to fine a motorist if they consider that their shoes are likely to cause dangerous behavior. For 2nd class, the fine is 35 euros, reduced to 35 euros. 22 euros in the event of payment within 15 days and increased to 75 euros beyondà of the period of 45 days. However, it cannot result in points being withdrawn from the driving license.

But be careful, the consequences can be much more serious in the event of an accident. Driving in flip-flops or barefoot can in fact be considered an aggravating circumstance, with the risk for the driver of being prosecuted for deliberately endangering ;rée of others. It is not uncommon for police officers to see a vehicle lose control and crash into another vehicle. cause of a flip-flop stuck under the accelerator pedal…

And the troubles may not end there. If the driver responsible for a road accident does not wear shoes suitable for driving, his insurance company has the right to consider that he is (doubly) at fault. Thus, even if he has an all-risks contract, the insurance has the possibility of to rely on article R412-6 (seen above) to decide not to compensate your insured. There, the short trip in flip-flops is likely to turn into a huge hole in the bank account…