Flip flops can be seen as contravening this. If it goes to court that rises to a maximum penalty of a £5,000 fine, nine penalty points and potentially a driving ban. And it's not just a theoretical problem, with one Mirror reader even receiving a court summons after being involved in a prang while wearing flip flops. (Image: Iconica)Selim Cavanagh, from insurance firm ingenie, put it this way when describing the risks of flip flops. "Driving in flip flops can create a dangerous driving environment, and put you, your passengers, and other road users at risk."

Source: Daily Mirror June 24, 2020 15:56 UTC