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From: jrh@dixie.aiss.uiuc.edu (Jason R. Heimbaugh)
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Newsgroups: alt.folklore.urban
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Subject: The (Almost) Definitive Answer to Driving Barefoot in America (LONG)
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Date: 27 Jul 1994 22:11:28 GMT
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NOTE: I sent my initial letters to all 50 states, and the District of
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Columbia two months ago and have received 42 replies. I don't
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currently have the time to remail requests to the 9 dead beat, lazy
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ass, worthless states that miserably failed to respond (Arizona,
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Arkansas, Hawaii, Kansas, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, South
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Carolina Utah, and Washington). If you work for the DMV in one of
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these states and are reading this here, it doesn't surprise me.
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Anyways, I will send requests to state police departments sometime
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in September when my schedule frees up. But, based on the parallel
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information I've already received from AAA, I don't think the results
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will be different.
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Driving Barefoot in America
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Written & researched by: Jason R. Heimbaugh (jrh@uiuc.edu)
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URL: ftp://cathouse.org/pub/cathouse/urban.legends/legal/driving.barefoot
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Last updated: July 27, 1994
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The AFU FAQ (dated June 10, 1994) says (quotation cited under fair use):
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"WILD LIFE IN THE FAST LANE
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F. Driving barefoot is illegal most places (Nope, but it's dumb to goad cops)
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T. Driving barefoot is illegal in the state of Kentucky.
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Copyrighted 1991-94. All rights reserved by Terry Chan (twchan@lbl.gov)."
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I didn't like the "most places" phrase and would prefer a "everywhere
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except" phrase, so I sent a letter requesting information to the Department
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of Motor Vehicles (or the closest thing I could find) in all 50 states and
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the District of Columbia.
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The results show that the FAQ is almost right. The one error is that it is
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*not* illegal to drive barefoot in the state of Kentucky. This information
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comes from Charles F. Brown, Director, Division of Driver Licensing, who
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stated, "After a thorough search of chapters 189 and 281 of the Kentucky
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Revised Statutes, I can find no evidence of any prohibition against
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operating a motor vehicle while being barefooted. I also contacted [the]
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Kentucky State Police's office of legal counsel. I was informed that they
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too know of no statutory limitations for driving while being barefooted."
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Seward W. Goss, Administrative Assistant, Planning and Research Unit,
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Alabama Department of Public Safety, stated that while driving a car
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barefoot is legal, anyone operating or riding on a motorcycle is required
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to wear shoes ($32-5A-245. Headgear and shoes required for motorcycle
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riders; approval of headgear; responsiblity for juvenile riders; sale of
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helmets. Subsections (b) & (f).) See included law below for details.
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Janet Wilcox, Analyst, Communications Section, Bureau of Driver & Vehicle
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Records, Michigan Department of State noted that while there is no law
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making driving barefoot illegal, "if a police officer feels that it is a
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careless driving practise, he may ticket you for careless driving." Not
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quite as strong, was Lt. Col. John F. Lyding, Director, Division of Driver
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Licensing and School Vehicle Safety of the Maryland Department of
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Transportation who wrote:
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"However, *in my opinion* [emphasis added], a law enforcement officer
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might charge an individual under either of the two articles listed
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below if the barefoot driving contributed to:
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* $21-901(a) Reckless driving vehicle in wanton and willful
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disregard for the safety of persons and property; or
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* $21-901(b) Negligent driving vehicle in careless and
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imprudent manner endangering property, life and person.
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A driver charged under these articles or any article would have the
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right to trial where the 'barefoot' aspect of the case might be
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disputed."
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Brian Grisham, Staff Attorney, Tennessee Department of Safety found no
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provision in the Tennessee Code Annotated about driving barefoot, but noted
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that a review of all local ordinances would be necessary in order to obtain
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an definitive answer. Blow me for not delving in that far - get it
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yourself if you need that much detail (don't forget the local ordinances in
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*all* states while you're at it).
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In addition, the following states: Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, and
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Wyoming all made the point that even though it was not illegal, driving
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barefoot was unsafe and, therefore, not a recommended practise.
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Based on this information, I would suggest changing the FAQ to read:
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F. Driving barefoot is illegal. (Nope, but it's dumb to goad cops.)
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T. ...Unless you're operating/riding a motorcycle in Alabama.
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Tb....You *might* be ticketed in MI/MD for careless/reckless driving.
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T. ...It's not "recommended" by Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Ohio, or Wyoming.
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T. ...Jason *REALLY* needs to get laid^H^H^H^H a life.
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Then again, 4 lines is an awful lot for such a trivial point. Oh well,
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this document turned out to be 1350 lines!
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Indiana, Montana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Wisconsin informed me that
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this and other information was available in the American Automobile
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Association (AAA) book, "Digest of Motor Laws". This is the information
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which AAA had obtained (this much material might be exceeding fair use, but
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those bastards stranded me two straight times before I dropped them; they
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still owe me):
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American States
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Alabama:
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Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with
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bare feet is permitted. Exception: motorcycle rider.
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Ohio:
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Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with
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bare feet is permitted but not recommended.
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California:
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Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with
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bare feet is not prohibited.
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Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware,Florida,
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Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky,
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Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota,
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Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New
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Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oklahoma,
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Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota,
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Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia,
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Wisconsin, and Wyoming:
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Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with
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bare feet is permitted.
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District of Columbia
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Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with
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bare feet is permitted.
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American Territories
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American Samoa, Peurto Rico, Virgin Islands:
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Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with
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bare feet is permitted.
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Guam:
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Driving Barefoot: No information.
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Canadien Provinces & Territories
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Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, New Foundland,
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Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island,
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Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory:
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Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with
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bare feet is permitted.
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Notes:
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1. AAA did not include the two "warnings" about Michigan and Maryland
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that I received from direct correspondence.
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2. AAA did note that Ohio did not recommend driving barefoot, but
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mentioned nothing about Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, or Wyoming.
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3. AAA made no mention of the possibility of local ordinances banning
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driving barefoot in Tennessee.
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4. AAA also included a bunch of worthless information about Canada.
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Like anyone cares.
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Favorite Quote (Coincidentally from Illinois):
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"It is always a pleasure to respond to citizens interested in familiarizing
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themselves with traffic laws."
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Best Reproduction Error Award (My Fault):
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"As your correspondence indicates, it is a common misconception among many
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citizens that suck action is illegal."
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Best Joke Relating to Subject:
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Whitney: You'd think that Kentucky would be the one place you *could*
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drive barefoot.
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Me^H^HSomeone: It's to keep the wimmin folk from drivin'.
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What follows are my initial letter and all of the responses I received,
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reproduced as closely as plain ASCII characters can allow. Letterheads
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are also included for those wishing addresses for other inquiries.
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1 Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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May 27, 1994
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[Department of Motor Vehicles]
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Dear Sir,
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There seems to be a common misconception that it is illegal to drive a car
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barefoot in most states (though this is believed to be true in the state of
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Kentucky.) My purpose in writing to you is to ask:
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Is it illegal to drive barefoot in the state of [State]?
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If yes, could you please include the relevant section(s) of the motor
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vehicle code?
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Thank you for your time and effort in answering my questions,
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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cc: Department of Motor Vehicles in all 50 states and the District of
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Columbia
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Alabama Department of Colonel George F. McMinn, Director
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Public Safety Lt. Colonel Robert M. Patterson,
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Assistant Director
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June 2, 1994
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Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R.1 Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Jason:
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Alabama does not have any laws requiring footwear except
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motorcycle operation or rider (copy enclosed). It is not
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illegal to drive a car barefoot in this state.
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Thank you for your letter.
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Sincerely,
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Seward W. Goss
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Administrative Assistant
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Planning and Research Unit
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SWG:br
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Enclosure
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Headquarters Driver License
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Post Office Box 1511 Post Office Box 1471
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Montgomery, Alabama 36102-1511 Montgomery, Alabama 36102-1471
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$ 32-5A-245 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC 188
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$ 32-5A-245. Headgear and shoes required for motorcycle riders;
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approval of headgear; responsibility for juvenile riders;
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sale of helmets.
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(a) No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor-driven
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cycle unless he is wearing protective headgear which complies with
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standards established by section 32-12-41.
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(b) No person shall operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor-driven
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cycle unless he is wearing shoes.
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(c) This section shall not apply to persons riding within an enclosed cab.
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(d) The director of public safety is hereby authorized to approve or
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disapprove protective headgear, and to issue and enforce regulations estab-
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lishing standards and specifications for the approval thereof. The director
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of public safety shall publish lists of all protective headgear which have
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been approved by him.
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(e) No person shall knowingly permit or allow any juvenile for whom he or
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she is a parent or guardian to operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor-
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driven cycle while not wearing a protective helmet of the kind authorized
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by section 32-12-41.
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(f) No person shall knowingly permit or allow any juvenile for whom he or
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she is a parent or guardian to operate or ride upon a motorcycle or motor-
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driven cycle while not wearing shoes.
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(g) No manufacturer, retailer or other person shall sell or offer for sale
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motorcycle helmets that fail to comply with the standards established by
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the director of public safety pursuant to this section. (Acts 1980, No.
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80-434, p. 604 $ 13-106.)
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Commentary
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This section differs significantly from the previous Alabama laws on
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this subject, sections 32-12-40 through 32-12-44. Subsection (a) is in
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substantial conformity with the prior statute, section 32-12-40. There
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were no previous laws comparable to subsections (b), (c) or (d).
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Subsection (d) authorizes the director of public safety to set standards
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for helmets, and, since these may vary from time to time, especially as
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new materials become available, within the guidelines of the statutory
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requirements of sections 32-12-41 and 32-12-42. Subsections (e) and (g)
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are not to be found in the UVC, but are designed to carry over desirable
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provisions in prior Alabama law, sections 32-12-43 and 32-12-40
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respectively. Subsections (d) and (f) and the portions of other
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subsections relating to the requirement that shoes worn are to be found
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neither in the prior Alabama laws nor in the UVC, but were added pursuant
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to amendments by the senate committee, and represent an additional and
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desirable safety provision.
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Collateral references - 60 C.J.S., ALR3d 856.
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Motor Vehicles, $ 43. Products liability: sufficiency of
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Validity of traffice regulations evidence to support product misuse
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requiring motorcyclists to wear defense in actions concerning
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protective headgear. 32 ALR3d 1270. commercial or industrial equipment
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Failure of motorcyclist to wear and machinery. 64 ALR4th 10.
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protective helmet or other safety Motrocyclist's failure to wear
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equipment as contributory negligence, helmet or other protective equipment
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assumption of risk, or failure to as affecting recov- [sic]
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avoid consequences of accident. 40
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STATE OF ALASKA WALTER J. HICKEL, GOVERNOR
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER P.O. BOX 111200
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JUNEAU, ALASKA 99811-1200
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PHONE: (907) 465-4322
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FAX: (907) 465-4362
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June 8, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R. R. 1 Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh,
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Your letter to the governor regarding driving barefoot was forwarded to me
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for a response.
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The State of Alaska does not have a statute or an administrative regulation
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that prohibits driving barefoot.
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If I can be of further assistence feel free to contact me.
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Sincerely,
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Sergeant Daniel W. Lowden
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Planning and Research Section
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Alaska Department of Public Safety
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA-BUSINESS, TRANSPORTATION, AND HOUSING AGENCY
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PETE WILSON, Governor
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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
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P.O. BOX 932345
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SACRAMENTO, CA 94232-3450
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June 20, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R. R. 1 Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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This is in reply to your letter of May 27, 1994, inquiring about the
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legality of driving a motor vehicle while barefoot.
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I posed you question to the California Highway Patrol, Technical Services
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Section and was informed California has no specified requirements relating
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to operation of a motor vehicle and foot wear. A review of the California
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Vehicle Code failed to disclose a statute or law which prohibits the
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operation of a motor vehicle while barefoot.
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I hope this information has answered your question. If you have any further
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questions, please contact me at (916) 657-6560.
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Sincerely,
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ELAINE MILLER
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Public Inquiry Unit
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A Public Service Agency
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Colorado Motor Vehicle Division
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140 W. 6th Ave., #104
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Denver, CO 80204
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No.
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There is no statue [sic] that required [sic] a person to wear foot gear,
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to operate a motor vehicle in this State,
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STATE OF CONNECTICUT
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DEPT. OF MOTOR VEHCILES
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60 STATE STREET TELEPHONE
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WETHERSFIELD, CT 06161 (203) 566-8797
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh,
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There is no statute or regulation in the State of Connecticut
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which prohibits driving barefoot.
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Don Bradley 6/10/94
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STATE OF DELAWARE
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
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P.O. BOX 698
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DOVER, DELAWARE 19903
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June 7, 1994
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Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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RR 1, Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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I checked with our Delaware State Police Headquarters, and they
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said there is no law pertaining to driving barefoot here.
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If I can be of further assistance, please contact this office.
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Sincerely,
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Andrea Roos
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Drivers License
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(302) 739-4497
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
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OFFICE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR REPLY TO:
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BUREAU OF ADJUDICATION Bureau of Motor Vehicle Services
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BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICES Office of the Chief
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BUREAU OF PARKING SERVICES 301 C Street, N.W., Room 1018
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BUREAU OF TRAFFIC SERVICES Washington, D.D. 20001
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June 6, 1994
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Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1 Box 120
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Champaign, Illinois 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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On behalf of Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly, I am responding to your
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letter of May 27, 1994, concerning driving a vehicle barefoot.
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The Metropolitan Police Department has advised this office that
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there is no District of Columbia regulation prohibiting driving a
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motor vehicle barefoot.
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I hope this information will assist you in your research.
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Sincerely,
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James E. Nance
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Chief
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BUCKLE UP It's a Law we can live with
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Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Department
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Neil Kirkman Building
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Tallahassee, FL 32301
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Department of Public Safety
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Post Office Box 1456
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Colonel Sid Miles Atlanta, Georgia 30371-2303 Wayne P. Yancey
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Commissioner Director of Legal Services
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June 27, 1994
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Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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Route 1 Box 120
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Champaign, Illinois 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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Your letter regarding the legality of driving barefoot in
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Georgia has been forwarded to the Legal Services Section for
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reply.
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There is no law in Georgia that pertains to driving an
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automobile without any shoes.
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Sincerely,
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Melissa J. Lunsford
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Legal Advisor
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MJL:lrs
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STATE OF IDAHO Cecil D. Andrus, Governor
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TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
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P.O. Box 7129 * BOISE, ID * 83707-1129 * 208/334-8000
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June 6, 1994
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JASON R HEIMBAUGH
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RR 1 BOX 120
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CHAMPAIGN IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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In the state of Idaho, it is not illegal to drive a car while barefoot.
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There is no motor vehicle code that relates to driving while barefoot.
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Sincerely,
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JANE CAVINESS
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Driver Services Manager
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JC:AS:\mds\daily.ltrw
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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE DRIVER SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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GEORGE H. RYAN 2701 SOUTH DIRKSEN PARKWAY
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SECRETARY OF STATE SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62723
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June 9, 1994
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Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1, Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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Thank you for your recent letter concerning the legality of
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operating a motor vehicle barefoot. It is always a pleasure to
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respond to citizens interested in familiarizing themselves with
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traffic laws.
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You are correct in your belief that there may be a
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misconception concerning this issue. We do from time to time
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get inquiries such as yours. I am pleased to advise that there
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are no provisions in the Illinois Vehicle Code that prohibits
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operating a motor vehicle "barefoot".
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I hope this information has been of interest. Please feel
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free to contact this office any time I may be of assistance.
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Sincerely,
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Greg O'Connor
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Director
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Drivers Services Department
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STATE OF INDIANA STATE OF INDIANA
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GILBERT L. HOLMES, Commissioner BUREAU OF MOTOR VEHICLES
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100 NORTH SENATE AVENUE
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INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA 46204
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June 8, 1994
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Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1 Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Re: Barefoot Driving
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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I have received your inquiry into this topic. Barefoot
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driving is permitted in Indiana, though not recommended. If you
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do not hear from other states in this matter, or have questions
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about certain laws, and which states have adopted them, a handy
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guide would be the AAA Digest of Motor Laws, which lists each
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state's motor vehicle laws. This digest is available at any AAA
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branch, though I belive they do charge for it.
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I hope this provides the information you needed. Please
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contact me if you have any further questions.
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Sincerely,
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Kelly R. Battershell
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Staff Attorney
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cc: Gilbert L. Holmes, Commissioner
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Iowa Department of Transportation
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PARK FAIR MALL, 100 EUCLID AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA 50306-9204 515-237-3079
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June 27, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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RR 1, Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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I am writing in response to your letter of May 27, 1994, where you
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inquired about Iowa's laws pertaining to driving barefoot.
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There is no law in Iowa prohibiting driving barefoot. The practise is
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discouraged because of a concern that control on the various pedals may be
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inhibited with a bare foot more than if there was a shoe of some sort on
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the foot. The change in control may lead to an accident.
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Feel free to contact this office if we may be of further assistance.
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Sincerely,
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STEVEN A. TUDOR
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Senior Examiner
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Office of Driver Services
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
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DON C. KELLY, P.E. TRANSPORTATION CABINET BRERETON C. JONES
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SECRETARY OF FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY 40622 GOVERNOR
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TRANSPORTATION
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JERRRY D. ANGLIN
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DEPUTY SECRETARY
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AND
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COMMISSIONER OF HIGHWAYS
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June 24, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1 Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh,
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Thank you for the opportunity to respond to your letter of May 27,
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1994. After a thorough search of chapters 189 and 281 of the Kentucky
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Revised Statutes, I can find no evidence of any prohibition against
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operating a motor vehicle while being barefooted. I also contacted [the]
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Kentucky State Police's office of legal counsel. I was informed that they
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too know of no statutory limitations for driving while being barefooted.
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I trust this answers your questions to your satisfaction. Should you
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have further questions please feel free to contact me.
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Sincerely,
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Charles F. Brown, Director
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Division of Driver Licensing
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CB/RH/ds
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KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET MISSION
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"PROVIDE A SAFE, EFFICIENT, ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND, AND FISCALLY
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RESPONSIBLE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM WHICH PROMOTES ECONOMIC GROWTH AND
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ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN KENTUCKY."
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"AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D"
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STATE OF LOUISIANA
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
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PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES
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EDWIN W. EDWARDS COL. PAUL W. FONTENOT
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GOVERNOR SUPERINTENDENT
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June 27, 1994
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0420/241/BJG/0056
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1 Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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Louisiana has no statute which requires footwear while operating a
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motor vehicle. Therefore, it is legal to drive while barefooted.
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Sincerely,
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Sergeant Bobby Guidroz
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Public Affairs
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Louisiana State Police
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BJG:jws
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COURTESY * LOYALTY * SERVICE
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OFFICE OF STATE POLICE, P.O. BOX 66614, BATON ROUGE, LA. 70896-6614
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Bureau of Motor Vehicles
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Department of
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the Secretary of State
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G. William Diamond Gregory C. Hanscom
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Secretary of State Deputy Secretary of State
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Janet E. Waldron William E. Dowling
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Assistant Secretary of State Asst. to Dep. Secretary of State
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Robert E. O'Connell, Jr.
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Dir., Driver Licensing & Control
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June 3, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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RR 1 Box 120
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Champaign, Il. 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh,
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This is in response to your letter of May 27, 1994, in which
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you ask whether it is illegal to drive barefoot in the State of
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Maine. A brief review of our driving laws fail to show any
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statute that forbids a motorist from driving barefoot in the State
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of Maine.
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Sincerely,
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Susan C. Cookson
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Assistant Director
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Driver Licensing & Control
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SCC/sp
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State House Station #29, Augusta, Maine 04333-0029, Tel. (207) 287-2576
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MVA MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION O. James Lighthizer
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MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION Secretary
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W. Marshall Rickert
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Administrator
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June 3, 1994
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Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1 Box 120
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Champaign, Illinois 61821
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RE: Driving Barefoot
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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Thank you for your inquiry concerning driving barefoot.
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There is no specific statute requiring a driver to wear
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shoes. However, in my opinion, a law enforcement officer might
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charge an individual under either of the two articles listed
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below if the barefoot driving contributed to:
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* $21-901(a) Reckless driving vehicle in wanton and
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willful disregard for the safety of persons and
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property; or
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* $21-901(b) Negligent driving vehicle in careless and
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imprudent manner endangering property, life and person.
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A driver charged under these articles or any article would
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have the right to trial where the "barefoot" aspect of the case
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might be disputed.
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Sincerely,
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Lt. Col. John F. Lyding
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Director
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Division of Driver Licensing
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and School Vehicle Safety
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410-768-7256
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JFL/jl
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MY TELEPHONE NUMBER IS (410)-
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6601 RITCHIE HIGHWAY, N.E., GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND 21062
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TELEPHONE TTY FOR THE DEAF 1-800-492-4575
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M I C H I G A N D E P A R T M E N T O F S T A T E LANSING
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RICHARD H. AUSTIN * SECRETARY OF STATE MICHIGAN 48918
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STATE SECONDARY COMPLEX
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June 3, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R R 1 Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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Your letter of May 27, 1994 requesting information on driving a vehicle
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barefoot has been referred to our department for a reply.
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Michigan does not have a law prohibiting the driving of a motor vehicle
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without shoes. However, if a police officer feels that it is a careless
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driving practise, he may ticket you for careless driving.
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If I can be of further assistance please feel free to contact me.
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Sincerely,
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Janet Wilcox, Analyst
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Communications Section
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Bureau of Driver & Vehicle Records
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JW/dld
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Phone (517) 322-1166
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Safety Belts and Slower Speeds Save Lives
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Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Driver/Vehicle Services Division
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Transportation Building
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395 John Ireland Blvd.
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St. Paul, MN 55155
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6-7-94
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Minnesota does not prohibit driving barefoot.
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Mississippi Department of Public Safety
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P.O. Box 958
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Jackson, MS 39205
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No.
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MEL CARNAHAN MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE JANETTE M. LOHMAN
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GOVERNOR OFFICE OF LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS DIR. OF REVENUE
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POST OFFICE BOX 629
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JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI 65105-0629 RICK MOORE
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PHONE: (314) 751-3100 FAX: (314) 526-4597 DIRECTOR
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June 2, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1, Box 120
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Champaign, Illinois 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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I am writing in response to your letter regarding the legality of operating
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a motor vehicle while barefoot.
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I have been advised by Capt. Clarence Greeno of the Missouri State Highway
|
|
Patrol that this act is not illegal in the State of Missouri. There are
|
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however, safety concerns associated with this practise. For example, it is
|
|
felt that the driver of a motor vehicle may lack sufficient control over
|
|
the foot controls or lack the ability to exert sufficient pressure on the
|
|
brake in an emergency situation. For these reasons, this method of
|
|
operating a motor vehicle is discouraged by the Missouri State Highway
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|
Patrol.
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Please feel free to contact me if I may be of further assistance to you.
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Sincerely,
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Rick Moore
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Director
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|
|
Drivers Services
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|
303 North Roberts
|
|
Helena, MT 59620
|
|
|
|
AAA Digest of Motor Laws, sixtieth edition, p. 194 (photocopied &
|
|
highlighted):
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Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a dri-
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ver with bare feet is permitted.
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Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles
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|
P.O. Box 94789
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|
Lincoln, NE 68509
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RECEIVED
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MAY 31 1994
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NE DEPT. MOTOR
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VEHICLES
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No.
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STATE OF NEVADA
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DEPARTMENT OF
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MOTOR VEHICLES AND PUBLIC SAFETY
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NEVADA HIGHWAY PATROL
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|
555 Wright Way
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|
BOB MILLER Carson City, Nevada 89711-0525 JAMES P. WELLER
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|
Governor (702) 687-5300 Director
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|
June 14, 1994
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|
Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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|
RR 1 box 120
|
|
Champaign, Illinois 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
|
|
|
|
Operation of a motor vehicle by a driver with bare feet is permitted in the
|
|
State of Nevada.
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|
If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact our office.
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|
|
Sincerely,
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|
|
Sgt. Thomas W. Hammill
|
|
Office of the Chief
|
|
Nevada Highway Patrol
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MOTOR VEHICLE TRENTON, NEW JERSEY 08666
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SERVICES
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|
STATE OF NEW JERSEY
|
|
DEPARTMENT OF LAW AND PUBLIC SAFETY
|
|
Division of Motor Vehicles
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|
|
(609) 984-2974
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|
|
June 8, 1994
|
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|
|
Jason R. Heimbaugh
|
|
RR 1, Box 120
|
|
Champaign, IL 61821
|
|
|
|
Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
|
|
|
|
This is in response to your inquiry concerning motor vehicle
|
|
regulations.
|
|
|
|
In New Jersey, it is not illegal to operate a vehicle while barefoot.
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|
|
|
We hope this addresses your concerns.
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|
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Sincerely,
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|
|
Lora McQueen
|
|
ISM Correspondence Center
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|
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New Mexico
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|
TAXATION AND REVENUE DEPARTMENT
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|
|
|
MOTOR VEHICLE DIVISION
|
|
Driver Services Bureau
|
|
P. O. Box 1028
|
|
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-1028
|
|
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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|
|
June 8, 1994
|
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|
|
Jason R. Heimbaugh
|
|
R. R. 1 Box 120
|
|
Champaign, IL 61821
|
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|
|
Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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|
|
|
There is no statutory or regulatory prohibition in the State of New
|
|
Mexico against operating a motor vehicle while barefooted.
|
|
|
|
Sincerely,
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|
|
|
Jeannie Soto, Chief
|
|
Driver Services Bureau
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STATE OF NEW YORK
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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
|
|
EMPIRE STATE PLAZA
|
|
ALBANY, NEW YORK 12228
|
|
|
|
PATRICIA B. ADDUCI
|
|
COMMISSIONER
|
|
LEGAL DIVISION
|
|
KATHY A. BENNETT NEAL W. SCHOEN
|
|
DEPUTY COMMISSIONER & COUNSEL FIRST ASSISTANT COUNSEL
|
|
|
|
June 17, 1994
|
|
|
|
Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
|
|
R.R. 1, Box 120
|
|
Champaign, IL 61821
|
|
|
|
Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
|
|
|
|
This is in response to your letter of May 27, 1994. You ask
|
|
whether it is illegal to drive barefoot in New York State.
|
|
|
|
Nothing in the Vehicle and Traffic Law or in the
|
|
Commissioner's Regulations prohibits barefooted driving in this
|
|
State.
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|
|
I trust this information will assist you.
|
|
|
|
Very truly yours,
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|
|
|
DEBORAH V. DUGAN
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|
Assistant Counsel
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|
|
|
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JUNE 1, 1994
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|
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JASON R. HEIMBAUGH
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|
R. R. 1 BOX 120
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CHAMPAIGN, IL 61821
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|
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|
Dear Mr. HEIMBAUGH,
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|
|
|
It is NOT illegal to drive barefoot in the state of North
|
|
Carolina under our present Motor Vehicle Laws.
|
|
|
|
Sincerely,
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|
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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|
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
|
|
CENTURY CENTER BLDG B
|
|
1020 BIRCH RIDGE ROAD
|
|
RALEIGH NC 27610
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North Dakota State Patrol
|
|
6-3-94
|
|
TO: Jason
|
|
DEPT:
|
|
FROM: Sgt. Johnson
|
|
|
|
X FOR YOUR INFORMATION
|
|
_ PER OUR CONVERSATION
|
|
_ PER YOUR REQUEST
|
|
_ PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN
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|
COMMENTS:
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NO.
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ODPS George V. Voinovich, Governor Mike DeWine, Ll. Governor
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|
|
|
Ohio Department Charles D. Shipley, Col. Warren H. Davies,
|
|
of Public Safety Director Superintendent
|
|
240 Parsons Ave. Ohio State Highway Patrol
|
|
P.O. Box 7167 660 E. Main St.
|
|
Columbus, OH 43205-0167 Columbus, OH 43215
|
|
(614) 466-2550 (614) 466-2660
|
|
|
|
Mitchell J. Brown, Roger E. Glick,
|
|
Registrar Executive Administrator
|
|
Bureau of Motor Vehicles Emergency Medical Services
|
|
4300 Kimberly Parkway 240 Parsons Ave.
|
|
P.O. Box 16520 P.O. Box 7167
|
|
Columbus, OH 43266-0020 Columbus, OH 43205-0167
|
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(614) 752-7500 (614) 466-9477 - (800) 233-0785
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|
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June 3, 1994
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|
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
|
|
R. R. 1 Box 120
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|
Champaign, IL. 61821
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|
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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|
|
|
It is legal to drive barefoot in Ohio.
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|
|
|
However, we do *recommend* that shoes be worn when operating a motor
|
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vehicle in our state.
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|
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Sincerely,
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|
|
Leo Skinner, Chief
|
|
Public Information
|
|
|
|
Mission Statement
|
|
...to save lives, reduce injuries and economic losses on the streets and
|
|
highways of Ohio, and to regulate driver licensing and vehicle registration
|
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with the most cost effective methods available.
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STATE OF OKLAHOMA
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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|
|
June 27, 1994
|
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|
|
Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
|
|
R.R. 1 Box 120
|
|
Champaign, IL 61821
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|
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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|
|
|
We received your correspondence dated May 27, 1994 regarding
|
|
if it is illegal to drive barefoot in the State of Oklahoma? No, it
|
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is not illegal to drive barefoot in the State of Oklahoma.
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|
|
|
If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact
|
|
me.
|
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|
|
Respectfully,
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|
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Lonnie Jarman, Director
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Driver License Examining Division
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|
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LJ/ah
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P.O. BOX 11415 * OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73136-0415 * 3600 NORTH KING
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AVENUE * OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA 73111 * (405) 425-2424
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Oregon
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DEPARTMENT OF
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TRANSPORTATION
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DMV
|
|
June 1, 1994
|
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|
|
Jason R. Heimbaugh
|
|
RR 1 Box 120
|
|
CHAMPAIGN IL 61821
|
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|
|
Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
|
|
|
|
There is no statute in the _Oregon Vehicle Code, 1993-94_, that says it is
|
|
illegal to drive a car barefoot in the state of Oregon.
|
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|
|
Sincerely,
|
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|
|
Valerie Luhr
|
|
Office Coordinator
|
|
Driver Licensing Team
|
|
Driver Programs
|
|
1905 Lana Avenue NE
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Salem, OR 97314
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|
|
Bureau of Drivers License Information
|
|
Box 58691
|
|
Harrisburg, PA 17106
|
|
|
|
This page was taken from AAA Digest of Motor Laws.
|
|
|
|
"Barefoot Driving: Operation of a motor vehicle by a dri-
|
|
ver with bare feet is permitted."
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RIDOT
|
|
Rhode Island Department of Transportation STATE OF
|
|
Division of Motor Vehicles RHODE ISLAND
|
|
Safety and Regulation AND PROVIDENCE
|
|
Enforcement Section PLANTATIONS
|
|
345 Harris Avenue, Providence, R.I. 02909
|
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|
|
June 3, 1994
|
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|
|
Jason R. Meimbaugh [sic]
|
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RR 1 Box 120
|
|
Champaign, IL 61821
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|
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Dear Mr Heimbaugh:
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This letter is in reference to your correspondence
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of May 27, 1994.
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In Rhode Island, operation of a motor vehicle by a dri-
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ver with bare feet is permitted.
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Should you need or want further information concern-
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ing motor vehicle laws in any state, I suggest you con-
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tact your local AAA (American Automobile Association)
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and request information on obtaining a "Digest of Motor
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Laws", price is $8.95.
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Sincerely,
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THERESA M. PHILLIPS
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Chief Investigator
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DIVISION OF HIGHWAY PATROL LOCATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND REGULATION 300 North Nicollet Avenue
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500 East Capitol Avenue Pierre, South Dakota 57501
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Pierre, South Dakota 57501-5070
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FAX: 605/773-6046
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605/773-3105
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June 1, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1 Box 120
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Champaign, Illinois 61821
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Dear Jason:
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It is legal to drive barefoot in the state of South Dakota.
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There is no motor vehicle code that states it is legal or
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illegal.
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Sincerely,
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Colonel James Jones
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Superintendent
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STATE OF TENNESSEE
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DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY
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1150 FOSTER AVENUE
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 37249-1000
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June 1, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1, Box 120
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Champaign, Illinois 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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There is presently no provision in Tennessee Code
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Annotated (state law) concerning driving a motor vehicle
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barefoot. It would be necessary, however, to review all
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local ordinances to state definitely that a person could not
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be held responsible for driving barefoot in the various
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subdivisions of Tennessee.
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Sincerely,
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Brian Grisham
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Staff Attorney
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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5805 N. LAMAR BLVD. - BOX 4087 - AUSTIN, TEXAS 78773-0001
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512/465-2110
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JAMES R. WILSON COMMISSION
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DIRECTOR RONALD D. KRIST
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CHAIRMAN
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DUDLEY M. THOMAS ALBERT B. ALKEK
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ASST. DIRECTOR ROBERT B. HOLT
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COMMISIONERS
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June 7, 1994
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Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1 Box 120
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Champain [sic], Illinois 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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This will acknowledge receipt of your recent letter concerning
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driving barefoot in Texas.
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As your correspondence indicates, it is a common misconception
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among many citizens that such action is illegal. However, there
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is no law in Texas that forbids an individual to drive barefoot.
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Sincerely,
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Charles L. Graham, Major
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Traffic Law Enforcement
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CLG:jmp
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STATE OF VERMONT
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AGENCY OF TRANSPORTATION
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DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES
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120 State Street, Montpelier, Vermont 05603-0001
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June 2, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1, Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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This is in response to your letter dated May 27, 1994 concerning
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whether it is illegal in Vermont or not to operate a vehicle while
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barefoot.
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There are no Vermont Statutes prohibiting this practise.
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Sincerely,
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Gordon P. Currier
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Director, Hearing Division
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DONALD E. WILLIAMS WILLIAM H. LEIGHTY
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COMMISSIONER DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
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COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA
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Department of Motor Vehicles MAIL ADDRESS
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2300 West Broad Street P. O. BOX 27412
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RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23269-0001
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June 13, 1994
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Mr. Jason R. Heimbaugh
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Route 1, Box 120
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Champaign, Illinois 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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Thank you for your letter dated May 27, 1994 regarding the legality of
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driving barefoot in the State of Virginia.
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At this time, the Commonwealth of Virginia has no law(s) restricting
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citizens from driving while barefoot.
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Sincerely,
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W. H. Leighty
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Deputy Commissioner
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/aj
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West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
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Bldg. #3, Room 113
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Charleston, WV 25317
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Wisconsin Department of Transportation
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Tommy G. Thompson Charles H. Thompson DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
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Governor Secratary 4801 Sheboygan Avenue
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P.O. Box 7949
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Madison, WI 53707-7949
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June 1, 1994
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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R.R. 1, Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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Thank you for your letter of May 27, 1994.
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It is not illegal to drive barefoot in the State of Wisconsin. There is
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nothing in the Wisconsin statutes that prohibits this.
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This information can be found in AAA's DIGEST OF MOTOR LAWS.
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If we can be of further assistance or if you have any other questions,
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please contact our office.
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Public Service Unit
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License Records Section
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BUREAU OF DRIVER SERVICES
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(608) 264-7069
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THE STATE OF WYOMING Mike Sullivan, Governor
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Don Diller, P.E., Director
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Department of Transportation
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5300 BISHOP BOULEVARD (82009) P.O. BOX 1708 CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82003-1708
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Jason R. Heimbaugh
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RR 1, Box 120
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Champaign, IL 61821
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June 3, 1994
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Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:
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In answer to your question, "Is it illegal to drive barefoot in the state
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of Wyoming." The answer is, no. There is no statute that would prohibit
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driving a vehicle without proper footwear. However, the practise of
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driving a vehicle barefoot is strongly discouraged. This practise is
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unsafe and not practical.
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Sincerely,
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Lynn C. Funkhouser
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Driver Services Manager
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307 777 4801
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