In a significant development for women's rights in Iran, the government has officially amended traffic laws to allow women to legally ride motorcycles, a change that has been long overdue. According to Express News, "Iranian President's First Deputy Mohammad Reza Aref signed the amendment to the traffic code," which now grants women the right to receive motorcycle training, take exams, and obtain licenses. This legal change addresses a long-standing issue where, despite no official ban, women were practically unable to get licenses due to police inaction. The amendment is seen as a response to increasing economic and social protests, with some critics viewing it as "a small step towards reform." The move is expected to provide legal protection to women motorcyclists, who previously faced challenges in proving responsibility in accidents due to the lack of formal licensing.