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Can we wear slippers while driving a bike : In India, one has to follow the traffic rules to drive a bike or car or any other vehicle. The central government had made some changes in the Motor Vehicle Act in 2019. It is mandatory to follow the rules under the Motor Vehicles Act. Meanwhile, a message is now going viral claiming that one should not wear slippers while riding a bike. Driving a car or bike wearing slippers can lead to punitive action. But how much truth is there in this claim? Let's know more about it…
Some citizens wear slippers and ride bikes. But it is claimed that the traffic police impose fines on driving a bike or car while wearing slippers or sleepers. But is this true? Nitin Gadkari had given detailed information about this on social media. Let's know more about it…
It can be dangerous to drive a bike or a car wearing sandals or slippers. Therefore, try to wear shoes while driving a bike. This is so that your feet can remain safe in case of an accident. Also, you will get less injuries. Wearing sandals increases the chances of getting injured and also makes gear shifting difficult. Therefore, it is advisable to wear shoes while driving a bike or a car.
Will there be a fine for wearing slippers?
There is no provision in the Motor Vehicles Act for driving a bike or car wearing slippers or sandals. Also, there is no such rule in the law. Therefore, there is no penalty for driving a bike or car wearing shoes or slippers. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari had earlier posted a post in this regard on the social media platform. The post states that there is no such rule that says that there is no penalty for driving a bike wearing sandals or driving a scooter wearing short clothes.
There is no penalty for driving wearing chappals, half-sleeved shirt, lungi, vest, dirty windshield, extra bulbs in the vehicle or damaged windshield. So beware of rumours, the post also said.
Benefits of wearing shoes while driving
Wearing shoes while driving a car or bike gives you a better grip on the brake pedal or accelerator. Wearing slippers can cause accidents by getting stuck on the brake or accelerator. Therefore, it is advisable that you use shoes instead of slippers.
