The ruling on reciting the Qur'an while driving a car

Question:
This man asks, Honorable Shaykh, he says: At the traffic lights and when we stop at the signals, we see some people reading from the mushaf or from their mobile phones of the Noble Qur'an. Is this permissible, Shaykh?

Answer:
It is not permissible for the driver to do this. He may recite from memory without looking at a book; there is no harm in that, as he is reciting from memory. However, if he reads from a book or a mobile phone and does not adhere to traffic regulations, this causes accidents; it causes terrifying accidents. He must leave this practice. He should not read from a book, nor from a mobile phone, nor from a mushaf, nor from anything else, because he is in a dangerous situation. He must be cautious and adhere to driving regulations, as this ensures safety for him and for others. Likewise, he should not talk on the mobile phone, as it distracts him from focusing on driving and attending to it. Therefore, he must devote his mind, body, and senses to driving so that he may be safe and others may be safe, with Allah's permission. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.