Stopping for the Traveler's Prayer
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Question
Is it necessary to stop during a car journey to recite the Traveler's Prayer, and what are the sources for this? Thank you in advance.
Answer
Hello,
The Gemara explains that if one can stop and recite the prayer, they should do so. This is also written by the poskim.
However, they added that if stopping would disturb him, there is no need to stop.
Source
Berakhot 30.
He said to him: "Stand and pray, for better not to call evil"
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Laws of Prayer, Siman 110, Seif 4
And if possible, he should stand still when reciting it
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 110, Seif Katan 22
(22) He should stand still - but if the delay of standing will disturb him, it is permitted to recite while moving or seated: