Saudi Arabia: No Women Drivers (Note: This law was lifted in 2018)
Until 2018, Saudi Arabia had a longstanding prohibition against women driving. This law was part of the country’s strict gender segregation rules. The lifting of this ban was a significant step towards gender equality in Saudi Arabia, allowing women the freedom to drive. While this law is no longer in effect, its existence until quite recently marks a significant aspect of the country’s legal history and social evolution.