STATE OF LOUISIANA
                DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS
                          PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES

EDWIN W. EDWARDS                                      COL. PAUL W. FONTENOT
    GOVERNOR                                             SUPERINTENDENT

                               June 27, 1994
                             0420/241/BJG/0056

Jason R. Heimbaugh
R.R. 1 Box 120
Champaign, IL 61821

Dear Mr. Heimbaugh:

     Louisiana has no statute which requires footwear while operating a
motor vehicle.  Therefore, it is legal to drive while barefooted.

Sincerely,

Sergeant Bobby Guidroz
Public Affairs
Louisiana State Police

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