(A) Unless otherwise directed by a Police Officer or other authorized official, no vehicle shall be driven between the vehicles comprising a funeral or other authorized procession while such procession is in motion, provided that each vehicle in the procession is conspicuously part of the procession and has its headlights illuminated.
(B) Any funeral director licensed by the State of New Hampshire is authorized to conduct, organize or lead a funeral procession as long as such procession meets the requirements of this section.
(C) All other processions, including but not limited to, parades, road races, motorcades, and walk-a-thons must be authorized by the Chief of Police or his designee, must meet the requirements of this section, and must have a sign-off from the departments of Highway, Fire, and the City Clerk. The Chief of Police may place restrictions on the permit. The Chief of Police or his designee should inform members of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of his decision.
(D) If any person or organization is denied a permit under (C) above, such person or organization may appeal the denial to the Committee on Traffic and Public Safety. Such appeal must be submitted in writing to the Office of the City Clerk within 48 hours of receipt of denial. The Committee on Traffic and Public Safety shall reach a decision within 30 days of receiving said request to appeal.
(Ord. passed 8-6-02)