Pikey Pete
Free Member
The latest story doing the rounds, here in Spain, is that the law is taking a dim view of drivers wearing incorrect footwear.
It would seem that driving in shoes without adequate heel support is an offence, and punishable by a 150 euro, on the spot fine.
The story goes, that the Trafico are targeting women drivers and fining them if they are wearing Flip Flops or String Backs and the like.
Could be, that the Guardia Civil have gone over budget again and are looking to meet their shortfall, by hitting easy targets, or that they do consider, that driving in footwear that can slide off the foot, is dangerous.
Either way, it might be a good idea to have a pair of light weight canvas shoes with heel support, that can't slip off your feet, as spare driving shoes.
Of course as responsible drivers we Motorhomers never drive in our Flip Flops, :Blush: but I just thought I would bring it to your attention.
Pete:Cool:
It would seem that driving in shoes without adequate heel support is an offence, and punishable by a 150 euro, on the spot fine.
The story goes, that the Trafico are targeting women drivers and fining them if they are wearing Flip Flops or String Backs and the like.
Could be, that the Guardia Civil have gone over budget again and are looking to meet their shortfall, by hitting easy targets, or that they do consider, that driving in footwear that can slide off the foot, is dangerous.
Either way, it might be a good idea to have a pair of light weight canvas shoes with heel support, that can't slip off your feet, as spare driving shoes.
Of course as responsible drivers we Motorhomers never drive in our Flip Flops, :Blush: but I just thought I would bring it to your attention.
Pete:Cool: