Guardia Civil in Spain clarifies whether or not it is allowed to drive wearing flip-flops

This is what the law says about whether it is allowed to drive with flip-flops, a question asked by many motorists every summer

Canal Motor

Madrid

Tuesday, 18 July 2023, 18:18 | Updated 18:38h.

A recurring question every summer among drivers in Spain is whether it is against the law to drive a vehicle in flip-flops.

Article 17 of the country's General Traffic Regulations state that "drivers must be in a position to control their vehicles at all times". Here lies the dilemma of what footwear is better to drive with, and whether you can control the vehicle with flip-flops.

Legally, as driving with flip-flops is not forbidden, each motorist will be held responsible for driving with the type of shoe that they believe will comply with the safety regulations - choosing the one that allows them the maximum control of the car.

It is not forbidden but...

"It is not specifically forbidden to drive with flip-flops, but you can be penalised for not being able to maintain freedom of movement to control the pedals well," the Guardia Civil pointed out.

Driving with flip-flops, considering that these are not fully adjustable to the foot and can slip off easily, could rseult in you being hit with a fine.

#SabíasQue no está específicamente prohibido conducir con chanclas, pero puedes ser sancionado por no ser capaz de mantener la libertad de movimientos
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— Guardia Civil (@guardiacivil) July 7, 2023

It could range from 80 to 200 euros, depending on how serious the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) considers the offence to be. It may also result in losing three points from the driver's license.

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