Report a road accident<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\nDriving in flip-flops, Birkenstocks, sandals and those beloved high heels<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The same applies to your Birkenstocks and flip-flops. Especially when it gets warm outside and you\u2019re wearing sandals, or you want to pop out for a quick shop in your slippers, it\u2019s very tempting to drive in these shoes. Unfortunately, this type of footwear isn\u2019t suitable for driving a car safely. You won\u2019t have a firm grip on the pedals, or the straps might even get caught. High heels are also unsuitable for driving, as the heel can easily get wedged in the pedal arms. However, as driving in unsuitable footwear does not necessarily pose a risk to other road users, you will not necessarily be fined if stopped by the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our tip for you<\/strong>: However, to prevent accidents before they happen, we advise you to keep a pair of closed-toe shoes in your car and to swap your sandals for them before setting off.<\/p>\n\n\n\nAn accident whilst barefoot or wearing unsuitable footwear \u2013 what now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The situation is quite different if you are involved in an accident whilst wearing unsuitable footwear or even barefoot. Who is to blame following an accident caused by wearing unsuitable footwear? Whilst it is not illegal to wear high heels or flip-flops on the road, road safety \u2013 and therefore mutual consideration \u2013 is the top priority.<\/p>\n\n\n
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If you were unable to operate the pedals properly whilst wearing Birkenstocks or flip-flops and this caused an accident, you may be liable for a fine for breaching your duty of care.<\/p>\n
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Note<\/strong>: You must also be prepared for the possibility that, following the accident, you will be questioned by the police and that the court may find you partly at fault for this breach of duty. This will also affect the willingness of the insurance companies involved to pay out!<\/p>\n\n\n\nWill the insurance company pay out in the event of an accident if I\u2019m not wearing suitable footwear?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If you are found to be partly at fault, your own insurance company may also hold you partly liable. However, you will not lose your insurance cover entirely, as most motor insurers do not regard driving in flip-flops or Birkenstocks as negligent. In principle, your own comprehensive insurance can always make recourse claims against you or demand a higher excess on the grounds of a breach of your contractual obligations. Experience shows that whether the insurer actually takes this approach in your specific case \u2013 where you, as the policyholder, were driving whilst wearing unsuitable footwear \u2013 depends on the insurer\u2019s willingness to be accommodating and the amount of the claim. The portion of the damage for which you are not at fault will then \u2013 as with any standard accident \u2013 be settled by the insurance company of the person who caused the accident. However, they may reduce the compensation paid to you proportionally due to your possible partial fault.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The right steps for fair claims settlement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Have you been involved in a road traffic accident through no fault of your own, but were unfortunately wearing your beloved flip-flops or Birkenstocks at the time? If so, it\u2019s best to report it to faire-Regulierung.de as soon as possible. Here\u2019s an overview of the tried-and-tested process for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n