(A) A funeral procession composed of vehicles shall be identified as such by the display upon the outside of each vehicle of a pennant or sign of a type approved by the Chief of Police and each vehicle in the procession shall drive with its headlights turned on.
(B) Each driver in a funeral procession shall drive as near to the right-hand edge of the roadway as practicable and safely follow the vehicle ahead as close as practicable.
(C) Each mortician and funeral director shall notify the office of the Chief of Police of the day and the hour of each funeral procession to be had by him/her that will take place in, or travel through, the town together along with the exact route thereof, at least 24 hours prior to the start of each procession.
(IC 9-21-13 et seq.)
(Ord. 2000-5, passed 2-12-01) Penalty, see § 98.99
(A) Definition. For the purpose of this chapter the following definition shall apply unless the context indicates or clearly requires a different meaning.
PARADE. Includes any march, ceremony, show, exhibition, pageant, or procession of any kind, or any similar display, taking place in or upon any public street, way, easement or other public place.
(B) Exemptions. The requirement to obtain a parade permit shall not apply to:
(1) Funeral processions;
(2) Students going to and from school classes or participating in educational activities, providing such conduct is under the direction and supervision of school authorities;
(3) The U.S. Armed Forces or a governmental agency acting within its authority; and
(4) Temporary commercial displays or activities authorized by the building department in a Downtown Business District (D-1) zoning classification pursuant to Ordinance 2001-3.
(Ord. 2000-5, passed 2-12-01)
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