A LAWYER confirmed Castro was within his right to wear sandals while behind the wheel - no law specifically bans them. In addition, proving an accident was caused by his choice of footwear would be difficult to prove. Edwin Castro , the $2 billion Powerball lottery winner in Southern California, went from being a mechanic to owning two mansions and several classic and luxury sports cars .
Recently, he was spotted driving a new $500,000 Porsche 911 GT2 RS with a mystery date in the passenger's seat . Aside from his growing collection of respectable cars, he's also known for his choice of driving footwear - flip-flops. California Traffic Attorney Linda Iannelli has been an esteemed lawyer since 2018 and has represented several clients in various practice areas.
Read More about Edwin Castro However, she's never represented a client ticketed for wearing flip-flops while driving. In an exclusive interview with The U.S.
Sun, Iannelli said it's because there's no law saying flip-flops cannot be worn while driving. "There are no laws against wearing flip-flops while driving," she said. She commended Castro's choices, as she enjoys wearing sandals while driving, too.
Most read in Motors "I wear flip-flops when I drive all the time," said Iannelli. "I rarely wear regular shoes when I’m behind the wheel. They’re just more comfortable for me to wear than other kinds of shoes.
" If someone is pulled over for speeding while wearing flip-flops, a driver can't be ticketed solely based on their shoes. However, if an accident is caused by a malfunction from the footwear, a case could be made, she said. "Though there aren’t any laws, I would say there could be a liability angle if someone were in an accident and lawyers were somehow able to prove that the flip-flops caused the accident," she continued.
"Like if one of the flip-flops came off and got caught in the pedals and caused you to hit the gas instead of the brake. But it would be very hard to prove that was the case." Powerball winner Edwin Castro used his newfound fortune to express his love for cars, both new and old Two years ago, Southern California native Edwin Castro was working as a mechanic before he won the Powerball Lottery of $2.
04 billion. After taxes, he took home $628.5 million, leaving plenty of room to buy the cars he's always dreamed of.
These are the cars in his collection as of July 2024: 1980s Porsche 911 G Series Turbo Coupe , worth $135,491 1970s Porsche 356 Coupe , worth $250,000 Grey 2023 Ram 1500 TRX - MSRP: $84,850 though dealerships often mark up to six figures Volkswagen Kharman Ghia (Black) Volkswagen Kharman Ghia (Black) Volkswagen Kharman Ghia (Red) 2024 Porsche 911 GT2RS, worth $500,000 Read More here Kenneth M. Sigelman & Associates, a law firm in California, confirmed Iannelli's assessment by saying the shoes themselves are not illegal - but they can make driving more risky. Especially if a driver removed them anywhere near the pedals.
"Drivers should not take their shoes off while driving and let flip-flops rest near the vehicle pedals," the site reads . Read More on The US Sun The firm's website noted that aside from the potential of getting caught, a flip-flop stuck under a brake pedal could increase chances for a serious accident due to being unable to depress the pedal completely. Therefore, it's important to be vigilant while driving with sandals on.
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