It is not true.
Is it illegal to drive with sandals in illinois.
You are even allowed to drive barefoot without any restrictions because there s no rule that could ever stop you.
I just went on a drivers ed drive and at the very end the instructor noticed that i was wearing sandals and said it s actually illegal to drive if you re wearing flip flops was he correct.
When the first real days of spring and summer hit central illinois it s tempting to do everything to enjoy the weather drop the windows open the sunroof go for a picnic and maybe even leave your shoes at home.
Contrary to a widely held belief driving in flip flops is not specifically illegal as a primary offense in most places including every u s.
I also tried to look it up but i couldn t find any results on driving with flip flops.
I ve never heard that before.
This is a common urban myth in illinois.
There is no provision that.
Like driving while wearing flip flops or driving barefoot it is not illegal to drive with open toe shoes.
But is it legal to drive barefoot in illinois.
Yes but you should probably think twice about it.
If your shoe falls off and you attempt to reach down for it you can become distracted at the wheel.