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flag Iranian women ride motorbikes without licenses, defying norms and risking fines for independence.

flag In Iran, more women are riding motorbikes despite no legal ban but also no official licenses, creating a legal gray area. flag Instructors like Maryam Ghelich have trained hundreds, helping women navigate traffic and societal resistance. flag While police say they follow laws as written and enforcement has eased, women still risk fines or bike seizures. flag The trend reflects broader challenges to state-imposed restrictions, fueled by the 2022 Mahsa Amini protests, with riders citing independence and mobility as key motivations.

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