Katie Price has once again made headlines for her driving habits, with recent photos showing her behind the wheel of a massive Hummer while wearing nothing but flimsy sandals. This comes just two years after the reality star was banned from driving for six months due to speeding offences, raising questions about her attitude towards road safety and the potential dangers of driving such a large vehicle in inappropriate footwear. The incident has sparked debate about the responsibility of celebrities and the need for stricter enforcement of driving regulations.
Katie Price, a 44-year-old former glamour model, has come under fire for wearing backless slip-on shoes shortly after getting her driving license back. John Scruby, from the Campaign Against Drink Driving, criticized her choice of shoes, calling it a “disgrace” and claiming that they are not appropriate footwear for driving a large car with her driving record. Scruby also stated that the choice of shoes is dangerous, as it puts both herself and other road users at risk.
Price received a suspended jail sentence and a driving ban in December 2021 after she admitted drink-driving while disqualified and without insurance. She completed her court assigned rehab order after the car accident in which she tested positive for alcohol and Class A drug cocaine. While the UK’s Highway Code does not specifically prohibit driving without shoes, Rule 97 states that drivers should ensure their clothing and footwear do not prevent them from using the controls in the correct manner.
Peter Bleksley, a former Met cop, stated that Price’s behavior sets a terrible example and is reckless. The choice of footwear is completely inappropriate and disrespectful to those who have been injured or killed in crashes, according to Bleksley. He also claimed that Price’s behavior shows that she has not learned her lesson and is lucky not to have received a jail sentence.
Katie’s connection to road accidents does not stop at her own. Her 15-year-old son’s girlfriend was involved in a road accident when driving her son Harvey’s car in November 2021. However, unlike her mother, Harvey has had praise for his ability behind the wheel. Despite being blind and suffering from a range of mental and physical disabilities, he passed his driving test with flying colors last year, and has been praised for his competence on the road.
Overall, Price’s decision to drive with backless shoes mere days after getting her license back has been met with criticism and concern for the safety of herself and others on the road.
In conclusion, while Katie Price’s choice of transportation and footwear may raise some eyebrows, it’s important to remember that she has already paid her dues for her past offenses on the road. It’s easy to judge from the outside, but we must remember that we all make mistakes and it’s important to move forward and learn from them. Let’s hope that Katie continues to drive safely and responsibly in the future.
