The Legal Framework: A Shift Towards Inclusivity
At the heart of this new resolution is the recognition that no law in the country has ever explicitly prohibited women from riding motorcycles. This point was emphasized by Valiollah Bayati Tafreshi in his explanation, where he clarified that the decision was a Cabinet resolution, rather than a Parliamentary one. In his remarks, he made it clear that the government has the authority to pass such resolutions, especially in the absence of any laws that specifically restrict women from using motorcycles. He noted that the Cabinet resolution was purely about recognizing and formalizing the legal ability for women to ride motorcycles, which had been implicitly possible all along.
The confusion surrounding this issue, according to Tafreshi, stemmed from the lack of public recognition and proper legal frameworks surrounding motorcycle use for women. This resolution addresses those gaps, offering a clear and structured pathway for women to access motorcycle training, licensing, and certification. By doing so, it opens the door to greater mobility for women, giving them another avenue of independence and autonomy in their everyday lives.
