It is not illegal to drive barefoot in Connecticut. There are no state laws that prohibit driving without shoes, and you will not be ticketed solely for being barefoot behind the wheel. This is a common misconception, but Connecticut—like most states—does not have any statutes requiring drivers to wear footwear.
However, while legal, driving barefoot is generally discouraged by safety experts. Bare feet may not provide the same grip and control on the pedals as proper footwear, potentially increasing the risk of an accident. If an officer observes that your barefoot driving is compromising your control of the vehicle or causing unsafe driving, you could be stopped or cautioned, but not cited specifically for being barefoot.
Additionally, if you are involved in an accident and barefoot driving is found to have contributed, it could affect the assessment of responsibility or your insurance claim, but it does not automatically invalidate your insurance coverage.
- Driving barefoot in Connecticut is legal.
- It is not recommended for safety reasons.
- You cannot be ticketed just for being barefoot, but unsafe driving can still result in penalties.
SOURCES
[1] https://www.800perkins.com/can-i-drive-barefoot-in-connecticut/
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/6lo246/driving_barefoot_is_completely_legal_in_ct/
[3] https://www.thezebra.com/resources/driving/driving-barefoot/
[4] https://hirejared.com/injuries/is-it-illegal-to-drive-barefoot/
[5] https://www.bankrate.com/insurance/car/driving-while-barefoot/
