Overview
- Rule 97 requires footwear that does not prevent correct use of vehicle controls, prompting fresh reminders as autumn shoes return.
- Experts single out Ugg-style slippers, Wellington boots and chunky-soled or heavy boots, with Road Angel cautioning against Dr. Martens behind the wheel.
- Coverage cites differing penalties: reports mention £100 on-the-spot fines with three points, up to £1,000 in some cases, and up to £5,000 for serious careless-driving offences.
- Fixter notes police can issue penalty points—potentially up to nine—if footwear is judged to have contributed to unsafe driving.
- CarMoney’s Alastair Grier advises keeping narrow, pedal-friendly shoes in the car and avoiding high heels, with motorists’ anecdotes describing reduced pedal feel in manual cars when wearing boots.