Is it allowed to drive without wearing a shirt?
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It is not allowed to drive without wearing a shirt. Below is an introduction to civilized driving: Introduction: A qualified driver is not only reflected in proficient driving skills but more importantly should possess good driving manners, behavioral habits, and moral cultivation to ensure safe and civilized driving. Basic requirements: When driving on rainy days and passing through waterlogged roads, the vehicle should slow down to prevent water from splashing onto pedestrians on both sides of the road. When driving through areas with elderly or children, slow down and proceed only after confirming safety. Avoid sudden honking to prevent startling pedestrians and causing accidents.
After driving for so many years, I've never seen an explicit rule requiring a shirt, but I genuinely don't recommend driving shirtless. Legally, while not directly prohibited, many places have public order and morality clauses—if stopped by police for disturbing the public, it could lead to unnecessary trouble. Safety is even more critical: bare skin in direct contact with seat belts can cause friction discomfort or slippage, compromising emergency braking effectiveness; prolonged sun exposure increases burn risk and distracts focus; with AC on, sudden temperature shifts may trigger motion sickness or colds. Health-wise, sweat-slicked seats pose hazards during long drives. Overall, wearing a breathable T-shirt ensures both safety and decency.
As someone who loves driving for fun, I once went out without wearing clothes on a hot day out of laziness, and it turned out to be really embarrassing. Sweat poured down my back, making the steering wheel slippery; at the toll booth, the staff gave me strange looks, and I nearly rear-ended someone due to distraction. Later, I learned this could be considered disturbing public order, and the police might issue a verbal warning or a fine. Technically: the seatbelt uncomfortably digs into bare skin and can cause chafing over long drives; direct AC airflow on exposed skin can lead to catching a cold; if stopped at a checkpoint, inappropriate behavior might even be recorded and shared online as a joke. My personal suggestion is to buy a loose, quick-drying T-shirt—it’s breathable, avoids awkward situations, and saves you from your wife’s nagging.
From a traffic regulations perspective, driving without a shirt is not illegal in most places, but it is considered public indecency. In urban areas, going shirtless can be viewed as harassment, and police may issue fines. Safety-wise, exposed skin can lead to sunburn and distraction, increasing the risk of accidents. The most practical advice: wearing clothes protects your skin and helps avoid accidents.
