(A) A
FUNERAL PROCESSION means two or more vehicles, including a lead or funeral escort vehicle, accompanying human remains.
(IC 9-21-13-0.5)
(B) A vehicle with lighted headlights in a funeral procession has the right-of-way at an intersection, and may proceed through the intersection if the procession is headed by a lead or funeral escort vehicle displaying alternately flashing red and white, flashing red, or flashing amber lights or an authorized emergency vehicle, except if either of the following conditions exist:
(1) When right-of-way is required by an authorized emergency vehicle giving an audible signal; or
(2) When the vehicles in the procession are directed otherwise by a police officer.
(C) Before assuming the right-of-way, a person who drives a vehicle in the procession must exercise due caution with regard to crossing traffic.
(IC 9-21-13-1)
(D) A person who drives a vehicle that is not in a funeral procession may not drive the vehicle between the vehicles of the funeral procession, except when:
(1) Authorized to do so by a traffic officer; or
(2) The vehicle is an authorized emergency vehicle giving an audible signal by siren.
(IC 9-21-13-2)
(E) A person who drives a vehicle that is not a part of a funeral procession may not join the procession or form a procession and have headlights lighted for the purpose of securing the right-of-way granted by this section to funeral processions.
(IC 9-21-13-3) (Ord. 20, 2008, passed 11-3-08)
Editor’s note:
IC 9-21-13-0.5 was repealed by P.L. 24-2006, Sec. 4.