The Ruling on Violating Traffic Laws
Question :
What is the Islamic ruling regarding someone who disregards traffic rules, someone, for example, who passes through a red light?
Answer:
Because of the grave dangers involved in breaking traffic rules, it is not allowed for a Muslim or non Muslim - to break those rules, the nation, may Allah assist her, has only made those rules for the safety of the Muslims.
So it is not allowed for anyone to oppose them. The authorities should punish those who break these rules, setting an example for others, because Allâh Almighty deters people from wrong- doing by the ruler where He did not by the Qur'an. The Qur'an and the Sunnah do not deter most people on earth when they want to do evil. Most people are discouraged from doing evil because they fear punishment from the authorities, and this is only a strong indication of the weak level of faith in Allâh Almighty and the Last Day; Allâh Almighty says:
"And most of mankind will not believe even if you desire it eagerly."
We ask Allâh to guide us all and grant us what is needed to do what is right.
Source:
Ibn Baz
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 8 Page 411
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