Title: Iran’s Traffic Police Introduce New Services and Youth Licensing Initiative During Law Enforcement Week
In a move to enhance public services and traffic safety, senior officials from Iran’s Traffic Police have announced a series of new initiatives and regulatory changes, coinciding with the national Law Enforcement Week.
New Digital and Financial Services Announced
Colonel Jalil Jamshidi Rad, the head of the Traffic Police’s executive affairs, outlined three key services being launched for citizens. The first is a newly established online platform that allows individuals to file and track objections to traffic violations electronically, streamlining a process that previously required in-person visits.
The second initiative offers a temporary amnesty on late payment fees for traffic fines during Law Enforcement Week, providing a window for easier settlement of outstanding penalties. Furthermore, special facilities have been put in place for the temporary release of vehicles impounded under specific legal mandates.
“These special services will continue until the end of the week, and citizens can utilize them through the official Traffic Police online systems,” Colonel Jamshidi Rad stated. He emphasized that the goal of the Traffic Police is to improve service quality and facilitate administrative procedures, thereby fostering public satisfaction and cooperation in maintaining traffic order and security.
Regulatory Shift: Motorcycle Licenses for 16-Year-Olds
In a significant regulatory update, Brigadier General Mohammad Baqer Salimi, Deputy of Traffic Operations, announced a change in motorcycle licensing regulations based on a new cabinet approval.
According to the resolution, motorcycle licenses are now categorized into four classes. The legal age for obtaining a license for lightweight motorcycles—defined as those with an engine capacity under 50cc or an electric power below 4 kilowatts and a maximum speed of 45 km/h—has been lowered from 18 to 16 years.
Highlighting that there are approximately 14 million motorcycles in the country, General Salimi detailed that specialized theoretical and practical training programs have been designed and localized for this new age group. Applicants must pass stages including a road regulation test, physical and mental health screenings, and practical riding courses. He also noted that obtaining this license comes with the benefit of insurance coverage.
A Focus on Safety and Family Responsibility
General Salimi placed a strong emphasis on the critical role of families in promoting a culture of safe motorcycle use. “The structure of this vehicle offers the least protection, and observing regulations and using a helmet can reduce risks by up to 75 percent,” he cautioned.
He provided a stark warning, noting that motorcyclists account for about 32 percent of all traffic fatalities in the country, a figure that rises to 60 percent in some cities.
To ensure safety, 16-year-old license holders will be strictly permitted to use only lightweight two or three-wheeled motorcycles. They are prohibited from entering highways, urban tunnels, routes designated for trucks, and driving in rainy or otherwise adverse weather conditions.