Will driving in heeled sandals result in penalty points?
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According to traffic regulations, driving in heeled sandals is allowed and will not result in penalties or penalty points. Here is additional information: 1. Strapless sandals: However, driving in strapless sandals will result in penalties. Strapless sandals are considered the same as slippers, and driving in slippers is a violation of traffic laws, punishable by a fine ranging from 20 to 200 RMB and 2 penalty points. If an accident occurs while wearing strapless sandals, regardless of how the traffic police assign responsibility, the driver wearing slippers will face administrative penalties. 2. Precautions: Many people mistakenly believe that as long as they wear sandals with straps while driving, traffic police will not penalize them, and it is not considered a violation. This is incorrect, and there is a common misconception. Although driving in sandals is permitted, if the heel strap of the sandals is not properly secured around the heel, it is no different from wearing slippers, which is why many people are penalized. When wearing sandals, always ensure the heel strap is properly fastened; otherwise, traffic police may issue penalties during inspections.
A couple of days ago, my friend was pulled over by traffic police for driving in wedge sandals and ended up with 2 demerit points and a 50-yuan fine. This is because traffic laws explicitly prohibit driving with footwear that could impede vehicle operation. Such heeled sandals can easily get stuck under the accelerator or brake pedal, causing loss of pedal feel and slippage during emergencies – I've witnessed rear-end collisions caused by this before. I always keep a pair of flat shoes in my car specifically for driving, ensuring both safety and compliance. Given how precise camera recognition systems are nowadays (even capturing shoe characteristics during clutch operation), it's advisable to eliminate such risks entirely. Safety comes first – getting penalty points that could affect your license simply isn't worth it.