CHAPTER 13. FUNERAL PROCESSIONS

IC 9-21-13

    

Chapter 13. Funeral Processions

IC 9-21-13-0.3

"Funeral escort"

    

Sec. 0.3. As used in this chapter, "funeral escort" means a person
that provides escort services for funeral processions.

As added by P.L.236-2003, SEC.6.

IC 9-21-13-0.5

Repealed

    (Repealed by P.L.24-2006, SEC.4.)

IC 9-21-13-1

Right-of-way at intersections; conditions; exceptions

    

Sec. 1. (a) 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 blue
lights, except if either of the following conditions exist:

        (1) When the right-of-way is required by an authorized
emergency vehicle giving an audible signal.

        (2) When the vehicles in procession are directed otherwise by
a police officer.

    (b) Before assuming the right-of-way, a person who drives a
vehicle in the funeral procession must exercise due caution with
regard to crossing traffic.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.236-2003, SEC.8.

IC 9-21-13-2

Driving between vehicles of a funeral procession; prohibition;
exceptions

    

Sec. 2. 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
audible signal by siren.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

IC 9-21-13-3

Formation of procession and lighting headlights for purpose of
securing right-of-way; prohibition

    

Sec. 3. 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 chapter to funeral processions.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.236-2003, SEC.9.

IC 9-21-13-4

Lead and escort vehicles; flashing lights; restrictions on use

    

Sec. 4. (a) The lead and funeral escort vehicles in a funeral
procession may be equipped with flashing amber lights that may be
used only when the vehicles are used in a funeral procession.

    (b) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this article that
govern emergency vehicles, the lead and funeral escort vehicles in a
funeral procession may be equipped with flashing red lights that may
be used only when the vehicles are used in a funeral procession. The
flashing red lights may only be used to gain the right-of-way at
intersections and to protect a funeral procession while crossing an
intersection.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.236-2003, SEC.10.

IC 9-21-13-4.5

Funeral procession; duty to exercise due caution; required lights

    

Sec. 4.5. (a) A person operating a vehicle in a funeral procession:

        (1) must exercise due caution while in the funeral procession;
and

        (2) must follow the preceding vehicle in the funeral procession
as closely as is practical and safe.

    (b) A vehicle that is part of a funeral procession:

        (1) must have its headlights and taillights illuminated; and

        (2) may display flashing amber lights.

    (c) The operator of:

        (1) a vehicle immediately following the lead vehicle in a funeral
procession; and

        (2) the last vehicle in the funeral procession;

may illuminate the vehicle's hazard warning lights while in the
funeral procession.

As added by P.L.236-2003, SEC.11.

IC 9-21-13-5

Vehicle in procession; pennants, flags, or windshield stickers; lights

    

Sec. 5. A vehicle that is a part of a funeral procession may use:

        (1) funeral pennants or flags;

        (2) windshield stickers; or

        (3) an amber light as described in section 4.5(b) of this chapter;

to identify the vehicle as a part of the procession.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.236-2003, SEC.12.

IC 9-21-13-6

Passing of funeral processions; multiple lane highways

    

Sec. 6. A person who drives a vehicle may pass a funeral
procession on the procession's left side on a multiple lane highway
if the passing can be done safely.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.

IC 9-21-13-7

Violations; Class C infraction

    

Sec. 7. A person who violates this chapter commits a Class C

infraction.

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.