Whilst I am sure that there are plenty of people who would suggest (in a tongue in cheek manner) that women should be banned from driving, it is worth bearing in mind that there are some places in the world where it it is actually illegal for a woman to be behind the wheel of a car.
Take Saudi Arabia for example, a woman in her 20′s was arrested back in March 2009 in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi after she was seen driving a Lexus 4×4. The police gave chase and took her into custody.
A statement from the spokesman for the Mecca Police, Maj Abdul Muhsin al-Mayman said “The woman tried to escape when she saw a police car and in the process hit another car, which was slightly damaged”.
He did not identify the woman or give her nationality, but said she was handed over to the Prosecution and Investigation Commission for interrogation.
Stories such as this one do make you realise the freedoms we take for granted in the western world!
Finally a big thank you to the fine fellows at Orangewheels, suppliers of Vauxhall cars, who were wonderful with their help and advice in getting this site up and running, best regards,
Caroline.
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