Is it Illegal to Drive Without Shoes?

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Some Glen Allen drivers may feel more inclined to drive without shoes during warmer weather, but many may have second thoughts if it is unlawful or not. So, is it against the law to drive without shoes? It is not illegal to drive barefoot in Virginia, nor is it illegal to drive without shoes in any of the 50 states. While it may be legal to drive your new vehicle without shoes, Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Richmond in Richmond has a couple of things to consider before you choose to do so.

 


Is Driving Without Shoes Safe?

While you need to wear shoes and shirts to receive services at the local Goochland stores and best restaurants, you don’t necessarily need shoes to get there! However, driving barefoot can be very dangerous even if it might be more comfortable. Here is why driving while barefoot can be unsafe:

  • It may have rained in Henrico, the rain could have gotten near the pedal and it is more likely that your foot may slip off the gas pedal or brake pedal.
  • You could get your socks and shoes caught underneath your gas pedal or brake pedal, and it can limit your ability to accelerate or brake properly.
  • Accidents are unfortunate and cannot be predicted. If you get into an accident while driving barefoot, the police can determine if being barefoot contributed to the accident which can result in a reckless driving charge.

Keep in mind that you want to keep you and other Henrico drivers safe! Sometimes, it’s not worth the risk. Check out some other things to do in Henrico!

Further Barefoot Driving Considerations

Even though we answered ‘no’ to your question of, “Is it against the law to drive without shoes?” You should still consider the risks of driving without your shoes on before you do so. Always keep a spare pair of shoes in your trunk just in case.

Learn More Driving Tips at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Richmond

So yes, driving barefoot is legal in Virginia! However, before you decide to make the choice to drive without shoes, consider your safety and other possibilities when you drive barefoot. Contact us at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet Buick GMC Richmond for more information about driving laws.

 

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Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between October 1 2024, and November 3, 2024, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 72 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 3, 2024. See dealer for complete down payment options and details.

*Length of contract limited. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. **Savings include all dealer discounts, conditional OEM incentives, and non conditional OEM stackable incentives. Savings vary by model and stock number. Not available with lease and some other offers. Must trade in a 2010 model year or newer vehicle. Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10/31/24. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between October 1 2024, and November 3, 2024, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers or select discounts. 72 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 3, 2024. See dealer for complete down payment options and details.

*0% APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $27.78 for every $1,000 you finance. Example down payment varies by model. Must finance with GM Financial. Down payment required at signing, if applicable. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10/31/24. **Savings include all dealer discounts, conditional OEM incentives, and non conditional OEM stackable incentives. Savings vary by model and stock number. Not available with lease and some other offers. Must trade in a 2010 model year or newer vehicle. Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10/31/24. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between October 1 2024, and November 3, 2024, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers or select discounts. 72 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 3, 2024. See dealer for complete down payment options and details.

*Length of contract limited. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10/31/24. **Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between October 1 2024, and November 3, 2024, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 72 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 3, 2024. See dealer for complete down payment options and details.

*1.9% APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $28.60 for every $1,000 you finance. Example down payment varies by model. Must finance with GM Financial. Down payment required at signing, if applicable. Not available in PA. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10/31/24. **Savings include all dealer discounts, conditional OEM incentives, and non conditional OEM stackable incentives. Savings vary by model and stock number. Not available with lease and some other offers. Must trade in a 2010 model year or newer vehicle. Not available with special financing, lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10/31/24. ***Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between October 1 2024, and November 3, 2024, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers or select discounts. 72 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 3, 2024. See dealer for complete down payment options and details.

*0.9% APR for 36 months. Monthly payment is $28.16 for every $1,000 you finance. Example down payment varies by model. Must finance with GM Financial. Down payment required at signing, if applicable. Not available in PA. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10/31/24. **For Current Lessees of a 2019 model year or newer GM or Non-GM passenger car or truck at least 30 days prior to the lease of a new GM vehicle through GM Financial. Customer remains responsible for current lease payments. Each dealer sets own price. $299/month for 24 months. Your payments may vary. Payments are for a 2024 CHEVROLET Equinox EV FWD 2LT with an MSRP of $43,295. Based on due at signing amount of $3,169 (after all offers). 24 monthly payments total $7,176. Must show proof of lease. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Lessor must approve lease. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair, excess wear and disposition fee of $395 or less at end of lease. No security deposit required. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10-31-2024.

*Monthly payment is $28.16 for every $1,000 you finance. Average example down payment is 19.9%. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10/31/24.**Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between October 1 2024, and November 3, 2024, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 72 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 3, 2024. See dealer for complete down payment options and details.

*Length of contract limited. Some customers may not qualify. Not available with lease and some other offers. Take new retail delivery by 10/31/24. .**Well-qualified customers who purchase a new, used, or certified pre-owned vehicle, 4 model years or newer with less than 60K miles between October 1 2024, and November 3, 2024, and finance through a participating dealer and lender have the option to defer monthly payments for 90 days from contract date. Finance charges begin to accrue on the date you sign the Retail Installment Sale Contract at the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) disclosed in the contract. May not be combined with other preferred lender financing offers. 72 months maximum term limit. Equal monthly payments only. Not available to Pennsylvania residents; see your dealer for details. Must take retail delivery by November 3, 2024. See dealer for complete down payment options and details.

*Example based on national average selling vehicle price. Each dealer sets own price. $716/month for 36 months. Your payments may vary. For eligible new and unused models leased through GM Financial. Payments are for a 2024 GMC HUMMER EV Pickup e4WD 2X with an MSRP of $98,845. Based on due at signing amount of $9,230 (after all offers). 36 monthly payments total $25,776. 35 monthly payments total $25,060. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Lessor must approve lease. Take new retail delivery by 10-31-2024. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair, excess wear and disposition fee of $495 or less at end of lease. No security deposit required. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers.**For Current GM Employees and Eligible Family Members: All current GM-S rules apply. Payments are based on an MSRP of $98,845. Based on due at signing amount of $4,730 (after all offers). 36 monthly payments total $25,776. 35 monthly payments total $25,060. Option to purchase at lease end for an amount to be determined at lease signing. Lessor must approve lease. Take new retail delivery by 10-31-2024. Lessee pays for maintenance, repair, excess wear and disposition fee of $495 or less at end of lease. No security deposit required. Payments may be higher in some states. Not available with other offers. Select Hummer EV leases with GM Financial benefit from a Clean Vehicle Federal Tax Credit of up to $7,500 though a residual enhancement applied by GM Financial. This is not an individual tax credit and cannot be claimed on your income taxes. Take delivery by 10-31-2024. Consult your tax, legal or accounting professional if you have questions. Residual enhancement amount is subject to change. This information does not constitute tax, accounting or legal advice.

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