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Wajib Mematuhi Peraturan Jalan Raya
What is the ruling on obeying road traffic rules such as traffic lights and speed limits?
Short answer
Traffic laws and signals are obligatory for the public to obey because they are issued on the order of the ruler, based on the command to obey those in authority in Surah An-Nisa' verse 59.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Panduan Hukum
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Traffic laws and signals are obligatory for the public to obey because they are issued on the order of the ruler, based on the command to obey those in authority in Surah An-Nisa' verse 59. This obedience concerns the public interest and aims to prevent specific and general harm. An exception applies only in cases of emergency and necessity, such as urgent situations, provided safety is ensured.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Undang-undang lalu lintas dan isyarat-isyaratnya adalah wajib dipatuhi oleh masyarakat atas arahan pemerintah
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Wajib Mematuhi Peraturan Jalan Raya”, 23 September 2025. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/panduan-hukum/1221-wajib-mematuhi-peraturan-jalan-raya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-obeying-road-traffic-rules/