TEHRAN (Web Desk) - Iran has officially allowed women to ride motorcycles, enabling them to obtain driving licenses for two-wheelers.
This decision is being hailed as a significant step forward for women’s mobility and civil rights in the country. It resolves years of legal ambiguity regarding women operating motorcycles.
Previously, while there was no explicit legal prohibition on women riding motorcycles or scooters, authorities often refrained from issuing licenses to female applicants in practice.
Reports indicate that this legal gap often led to complications and liabilities for women in the event of traffic accidents.
Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref signed a new regulation yesterday aimed at clarifying and consolidating traffic laws. The regulation was approved by the Iranian Cabinet at the end of last month.
Under the new rules, traffic police are required to provide practical motorcycle training to female applicants, conduct driving tests under supervision, and issue official licenses to successful candidates.