Sec. 0.7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a funeral escort vehicle must be clearly marked with the words "funeral escort" on both the right and left sides of the vehicle in letters that are at least five (5) inches in height.
(b) A motorcycle that is a funeral escort vehicle must be clearly marked with the words "funeral escort" on both the right and left sides of the vehicle in letters that are at least two (2) inches in height.
(c) A funeral escort vehicle may not bear:
(1) markings similar to the markings used by a law enforcement agency of the state or the federal government;
(2) words, emblems, seals, or other insignia that could cause a reasonable person to confuse the funeral escort vehicle with a police vehicle; or
(3) the words "sheriff", "police", "deputy", "marshal", "agent", "patrolman", "officer", or another word that could cause a reasonable person to confuse the operator of the funeral escort vehicle with a law enforcement officer.
As added by P.L.80-2012, SEC.6.
Structure Indiana Code
Article 21. Traffic Regulation
Chapter 13. Funeral Processions
9-21-13-0.7. Markings for Funeral Escort Vehicle
9-21-13-1. Right-of-Way at Intersections; Conditions; Exceptions
9-21-13-2. Driving Between Vehicles of a Funeral Procession; Prohibition; Exceptions
9-21-13-4. Lead and Escort Vehicles; Flashing Lights; Restrictions on Use
9-21-13-4.5. Funeral Procession; Duty to Exercise Due Caution; Required Lights
9-21-13-5. Vehicle in Procession; Pennants, Flags, or Windshield Stickers; Lights
9-21-13-6. Passing of Funeral Processions; Multiple Lane Highways