// "The Islamic body pointed out that there is nowhere in the Koran that mentions how women should ride motorcycles."
Indonesian town bans women from straddling motorbikes
Published Saturday, Jan 5 2013, 11:12pm EST | By Paul Martinovic | Add comment
© flickrAn Indonesian town has banned women from straddling motorcycles.
Town officials claim that the controversial move is to "maintain women's dignity".
According to ABC News, women in Lhokseumawe, Sumatra, will be told from Monday (January 7) that they cannot straddle a motorcycle or scooter, especially when sitting behind a man.
The women are to be instructed to ride side-saddle instead.
Mayor of Lhokseumawe Suaidi Yahya said the it is an attempt to protect women's morals and maintain their "dignity and good image".
However, the ruling has been criticsed by the country's top Muslim clerical body, the Ulema Council.
The Islamic body pointed out that there is nowhere in the Koran that mentions how women should ride motorcycles.
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