6 Oct 2026, Tue
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We don’t know who needs to hear this, but riding any motorcycle in flip-flops is among the dumbest ideas around. Even sneakers are questionable, but flip-flops offer no protection and can slip off. One rider compounded the foolishness by fleeing police in them.

Inadequate footwear makes a dangerous activity even riskier. The reckless decision is a reminder that riding requires proper gear, and that fleeing police only multiplies the dangers of an already poor choice.

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