The ruling on adhering to regulations regarding speed on highways and other roads
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Regarding speed, I mentioned on the pulpit that one must adhere to the signs placed on long roads—for example, the speed limit is (120)—but cars differ.For example: If you drive a luxurious car at a speed of (120 km), it feels as if it is standing still and is not considered fast. Is there any issue if one exceeds (140 km, or 150 km)?
The speed limit set by the competent authorities; the original ruling is that a person must adhere to it, because it is among the orders of the one in authority.And Allah the Exalted said: [al-Nisa: 59] Therefore, it is obligatory for us, the subjects, to comply with what our rulers have ordered, even if the car is comfortable and the person does not feel its speed. The criterion is the speed itself; because even this comfortable car, if the tire bursts, is exposed to destruction. Also, if we assume the tire is safe from bursting, is it safe if a camel or livestock crosses in front of it?The questioner: I mean the highways, and you know they are surrounded by a metal fence?The Shaykh: In any case, the original ruling is that a person must drive according to the state's regulations; this is the original ruling.
The speed limit set by the competent authorities; the original ruling is that a person must adhere to it, because it is among the orders of the one in authority.And Allah the Exalted said:
