Can I legally drive with no shoes on?

For many years now I have frequently driven without footwear, having experienced the welt of some shoes catching the pedals when bringing the foot back. I have found this gives greater sensitivity on both accelerator and brake pedals (I drive automatics) and I am sure this also improves fuel consumption. Are there likely to be any legal/insurance implications to this?

Asked on 15 December 2012 by BP, Hockley

Answered by Honest John

Apparently you are not supposed to drive shoeless even though this requirement doesn't always make sense, as it doesn't in your case.

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