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No driver of any vehicle shall drive such vehicle between vehicles comprising a funeral procession while such procession is en route if the vehicles comprising the funeral procession are designated and escorted as provided by this Chapter. This Section shall not apply to drivers of emergency vehicles.
Upon the immediate approach of a funeral procession, the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the nearest edge or curb of the highway lawful for parking and clear of any intersection and stop and remain in that position until the funeral procession has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer or escort officer. (Ord. 220, 5-17-90)
Each motor vehicle participating in a funeral procession shall display illuminated headlights and shall follow not to exceed thirty feet (30') behind the preceding vehicle, and when accompanied by police escort or escort service shall have the right of way at street intersections over other vehicles, except authorized emergency vehicles. (Ord. 220, 5-17-90; amd. Ord. 221, 5-17-90)
Persons holding a license and while engaged in vehicle escort services, are authorized to direct traffic in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter and the statutes of the State, and it shall be unlawful for any person to fail or refuse to comply with any order, signal, or direction of an escort while so engaged.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished as provided by Idaho Code, section 18-113 as it may from time to time be amended and/or retitled. (Ord. 220, 5-17-1990; amd. Ord. 603, 1-30-2006)