(While the belief that high-heel shoes are banned in California is a misconception, it stems from specific local regulations rather than a statewide law. In the coastal town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, an ordinance requires a permit for wearing heels over two inches high with a base of less than one square inch.
The rule was introduced to protect the city from liability due to its uneven sidewalks and cobblestone streets, which pose a tripping hazard. And, although the law is rarely enforced and permits are given freely, it serves as a precautionary measure to limit the city's legal responsibility in case of injuries.)
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4. Remember your high-heel permit in California
(While the belief that high-heel shoes are banned in California is a misconception, it stems from specific local regulations rather than a statewide law. In the coastal town of Carmel-by-the-Sea, an ordinance requires a permit for wearing heels over two inches high with a base of less than one square inch.
The rule was introduced to protect the city from liability due to its uneven sidewalks and cobblestone streets, which pose a tripping hazard. And, although the law is rarely enforced and permits are given freely, it serves as a precautionary measure to limit the city's legal responsibility in case of injuries.)