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 white, flashing red, or flashing amber lights or an authorized emergency vehicle, 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.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1.5-1.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.236-2003, SEC.8; P.L.80-2012, SEC.7.
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