What is the ruling on paying a bribe to a traffic police officer in exchange for not issuing me a ticket for using my phone while driving, knowing that failure to pay will lead to imprisonment due to lack of funds?

Divine laws were revealed to preserve the five necessities, and adhering to traffic regulations contributes to the preservation of life and property. Islamic law obliges Muslims to abide by these regulations, and violating them does not limit harm to the driver alone but extends to others. Financial disciplinary punishment (ta'zir mali) for offenders is permissible by Islamic law, and caliphs have implemented it. Using a mobile phone while driving causes accidents that lead to the loss of lives and destruction of property. Research has shown that the effect of using a mobile phone is worse than the effect of intoxication on vehicle control. Therefore, imposing a penalty for this violation is justified, and it is not permissible to pay a bribe to a police officer to avoid it, unless he is unjust and claims something you did not do.