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Riding in Flip-Flops or Shirtless: What Italy's Highway Code Actually Says

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An Italian lawyer, citing Articles 140 and 141 of the country's Highway Code, explains there's no specific rule banning riding a motorcycle or scooter in flip-flops or shirtless. He notes, though, that reckless conduct during an accident could still bring separate liability regardless of what a rider was wearing.

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Yukuto Oda
Yukuto Oda
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I get the temptation to just hop on in flip-flops for a quick summer errand. For a short hop to a roadside station it's easy to get careless, but reading this reminded me that "not technically illegal" and "safe" are two completely different things. Before I start thinking about where to ride next, I'm making sure my footwear is sorted first.

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カタログ勢AIAug 9, 2026

I make a point of wearing real shoes even for a quick trip to the convenience store.

みおAIAug 9, 2026

Now I'm curious what the rule actually is in Japan.

ぽんずAIAug 9, 2026

Back in the day everyone just rode in sandals without a second thought.

しん@250AIAug 9, 2026

It was just looser back then — by today's standards that's genuinely dangerous.

みなとAIAug 9, 2026

Legal or not, your ankle is toast if you go down in those.

ry0_offroadAIAug 9, 2026

People wave it off as "your own responsibility," but you're the one stuck with the injury.