Do you drive with heels? Be careful because you can risk a fine
If the Police or Civil Guard believes that they do not meet the security conditions
Hy habitual behaviors at the wheel that can become dangerous and for which, in addition, they can put us a fine. One of them is driving with heels, something that many women are used to. The controversy arises when it arises if it involves an act that may entail a security risk, although its use is not expressly prohibited in the traffic code.
This new year, the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) intends to apply new measures and sanctions with the aim of ending habits behind the wheel that may be more dangerous than they seem. Among them, he emphasizes the use of heels when driving, something that can limit the capacity of reaction when stepping on the pedals causing an accident or causing that it is not arrived in time to avoid it.
Although the traffic code does not say anything expressly about driving with heels, it does mention the prohibition of driving with inappropriate footwear that may hinder or prevent control of the vehicle. That is to say, the regulations require to wear appropriate shoes at the wheel.
The traffic code prohibits driving with inappropriate footwear that may hinder or prevent vehicle control
Would heels be included here? The truth is that the Police or the Civil Guard can fine if they consider that the heels are too high to allow driving safely. The penalty, in this case, can reach 200 euros.
This is because heels are considered to affect the mobility of the foot, whose uncomfortable position can also cause the leg muscles to load. On the other hand, the grip of the sole is less, so that the foot can slip, while the heel can get caught in the event that the mats are not in good condition.
It seems then that the best option is to always wear spare shoes in the car and, of course, forget about taking off your shoes to drive. But is there a way to drive with heels without unduly compromising safety? Among the advice of experts are that the heel is not too pointed and that the sole has good grip material. Because there are drivers who enjoy driving, wear the shoes they wear. Therefore, they would be willing to change vehicles if they knew that this purchase will be a lower cost than they think.
For this, there is a tool in Spain that can achieve it. Under the name of Carfy.es, this application helps its users to find the five best offers on the national scene in just 24 hours and in a totally free way. Since its birth it has made it possible for its users to achieve an average savings of 4,500 euros.
Why not drive with high heels?
Undoubtedly, heels give elegance to a woman, but not safety when driving
According to a survey carried out by the National Statistics Office of the United Kingdom, 80% of the 14.4 million women with a driving license in that country, drive with an incorrect type of footwear, bone in heels.
In addition, the study adds that regardless of the type of transmission that the vehicle possesses (automatic or mechanical), you should not drive with shoes of this style due to:
1.- The heels can get caught under the pedals, a problem that 49% of the women surveyed presented at some time.
2.- 43% of the female gender stressed that she was not comfortable with the position that the foot adopted when driving with a high heel.
3.- 31% admitted that heels do not provide the proper grip and slip at the time of stepping on a pedal.
4.- According to 17% the studs get tangled in the car's tapestry.
5.- In addition 52% of respondents complained that the heel of the shoe is usually damaged when driving with those shoes.
To this is added that the European company specializing in car insurance for women said in another study that more than 11.5 million women would be putting their lives at risk since in the survey conducted one in ten women admitted having some car accident or slight crash because your shoe got stuck between the pedals.
This report also brings to light that women prefer to drive in style than with safety.
After these conclusions, the insurance company created the Sheila Driving Heel, some beautiful heel shoes that hide her heel by means of a button and transform into comfortable flat shoes in the blink of an eye.
When driving, make sure you do it with comfortable shoes, do not wear sneakers that are too thick since this could prevent you from feeling the pedal in good shape, do not wear sandals that could get off the foot or get trapped under the pedals, since you could cause An accident that is easily avoidable.
