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Iran formally allows women to ride motorcycles

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The law previously did not explicitly prohibit women from riding motorbikes and scooters, but in practice, authorities refused to issue licences.

TEHRAN: Women in Iran can now formally obtain a licence to ride a motorcycle, local media reported today, ending years of legal ambiguity surrounding two-wheelers.

The law previously did not explicitly prohibit women from riding motorbikes and scooters, but in practice authorities refused to issue licences.

Due to the legal grey area, women have been held legally responsible for accidents even when victims.

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