as a tramper i like to keep my cab very tidy which is a challange in itself with the ■■■■■■■■ i get to so now i have started driving in socks which it keeps the wagon much cleaner so i was just wondering if i gott stopped and the copper opend the door what would his view be as driving in socks
I dont think they’d batter an eye lid.
thats ok then as its much comfier aswell
hodgeR500:
as a tramper i like to keep my cab very tidy which is a challange in itself with the [zb] i get to so now i have started driving in socks which it keeps the wagon much cleaner so i was just wondering if i gott stopped and the copper opend the door what would his view be as driving in socks
What do you think he’d have to say? Your feet stink so I’m doing you under section 2 of the pong act?
Can’t see why it should be a problem as long as you’re in control of the vehicle - you could always lock the door so they can’t open it 
waynedl:
hodgeR500:
as a tramper i like to keep my cab very tidy which is a challange in itself with the [zb] i get to so now i have started driving in socks which it keeps the wagon much cleaner so i was just wondering if i gott stopped and the copper opend the door what would his view be as driving in socksWhat do you think he’d have to say? Your feet stink so I’m doing you under section 2 of the pong act?
Can’t see why it should be a problem as long as you’re in control of the vehicle - you could always lock the door so they can’t open it
^^ What he said.
If you consider you are safe and in control of the vehicle (even to the point of being able to apply enough force in an emergency) then you are fine.
Be aware that, although it not regulated by law, some company policies do dictate no sandals / open toe shoes on site and would probably frown on it if you turned up on site with just your socks on 
just making sure i was within the law my boots stay on the step
There was some old pony and trap about the French doing drivers who didn’t have a strap over their heel. I either drove barefoot or in the old Clacks and never had a problem in France or anywhere else.
It made it much easier diving across the cab for a peage if I was in a RHD, and to be honest most of the daft plod used to try and open the other door if they stopped me. I have sat several minutes waiting for them to realise I am not going to answer that door, however long you knock 
i doubt they would say anything as on a tv program ive seen drivers wearing stockings & suspenders
If you are unsure just wear slippers or slip on shoes that only stay in the cab
waynedl:
hodgeR500:
as a tramper i like to keep my cab very tidy which is a challange in itself with the [zb] i get to so now i have started driving in socks which it keeps the wagon much cleaner so i was just wondering if i gott stopped and the copper opend the door what would his view be as driving in socksWhat do you think he’d have to say? Your feet stink so I’m doing you under section 2 of the pong act?
Can’t see why it should be a problem as long as you’re in control of the vehicle - you could always lock the door so they can’t open it
+1.
On the other hand, if i saw you driving like a tool and stalling it at lights etc, then i would be having words but i don’t think there is offence for it.
chris_g:
i doubt they would say anything as on a tv program ive seen drivers wearing stockings & suspenders
And drivers on the train wearing gold lamé or pink fluffy slippers 
think of it this way. ure at work in a work place. u have n accident. will u b insured if it comes 2 light u have no boots on? i like a tidy cab but thats wot brushes, dusters and air guns r 4. not being a party pooper but healt and saftey eh?
tango boy:
think of it this way. ure at work in a work place. u have n accident. will u b insured if it comes 2 light u have no boots on? i like a tidy cab but thats wot brushes, dusters and air guns r 4. not being a party pooper but healt and saftey eh?
OK, so should we also be wearing hard hats, ear protectors and safety goggles while driving too 
newmercman:
tango boy:
think of it this way. ure at work in a work place. u have n accident. will u b insured if it comes 2 light u have no boots on? i like a tidy cab but thats wot brushes, dusters and air guns r 4. not being a party pooper but healt and saftey eh?OK, so should we also be wearing hard hats, ear protectors and safety goggles while driving too
only when driving a mack dmm mixer…lol
I usually drive in Euroroutier Clogs, but in this weather it’s socks or commando for me.
It’s a bit of a pain driving through heavy traffic like it although in France and Germany when I can set the cruise control it’s barefeet.
chris_g:
i doubt they would say anything as on a tv program ive seen drivers wearing stockings & suspenders
think I seen that as well, is that the one where the driver refused to get out when the copper asked him to, so the copper dragged him out
dar1976:
…on site and would probably frown on it if you turned up on site with just your socks on
As long as they comply with BS EN471 Class2 Hi-Vis standards I can’t see there being a problem.
newmercman:
OK, so should we also be wearing hard hats, ear protectors and safety goggles while driving too
Definitely if you ever drove an old ERF 4 wheeler and weren’t in the gear you thought you were as you set off on a gradient onto a roundabout - que top shelf emptying the entire contents over driver, cab & bunk! 
I wear dealer boots and kick them off sometimes when driving, as for dirt on the floor I dont really care I brush it out.
Euroroutier Clogs seem to make people walk like they are a man wearing high heels
Hope this helps.
I always wear my steel toe cap safety boots, you can never be too careful. Nothing else, just my boots! It’s so refreshing with the air con on full blast