Women in Iran can now officially apply for motorcycle licenses after the government clarified traffic laws that long kept them in legal uncertainty.

Earlier, the law did not clearly ban women from riding motorbikes or scooters. However, traffic authorities refused to issue licenses, leaving women unprotected by law.

Because of this grey area, women riders were often held responsible in accidents, even when they were not at fault.

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Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref signed the resolution to update the traffic code. The decision was approved by the cabinet in late January, according to local media.

Under the new rules, traffic police must “provide practical training to female applicants, organize an exam under the direct supervision of the police, and issue motorcycle driver’s licenses to women”.

The move comes after months of nationwide protests that began over economic issues and later turned into broader demonstrations against the government.

Authorities say more than 3,000 people died during the unrest, mostly security personnel and bystanders.

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Since the 1979 Islamic revolution, women in Iran have faced strict social rules. Riding motorcycles has been difficult due to dress code requirements, including wearing a headscarf and loose clothing.

Despite restrictions, more women have started riding motorcycles in recent years, especially after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, which sparked protests demanding greater freedom.