Women in Iran can now formally obtain a licence to ride a motorcycle, local media reported on Wednesday, ending years of legal ambiguity surrounding two-wheelers.
Previously, the law did not explicitly prohibit women from riding motorbikes and scooters, but in practice authorities refused to issue licences.
Due to the grey area, women have been held legally responsible for accidents even when they are victims.
Iran’s First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Aref signed a resolution on Tuesday aimed at…
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