Claim: Driving in flip flops could land you a £5,000 fine, 9 points and a driving ban.
Fact-check: Driving in flip flops isn't an offence, but driving carelessly is - Full Fact
Verdict: driving in flip flops doesn't carry any penalties by itself, but if it led to careless driving or endangered other road users then these penalties could apply.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Claire Milne
Date published: 2019-07-25T00:00:00