2014 Indiana Code
TITLE 9. MOTOR VEHICLES
ARTICLE 21. TRAFFIC REGULATION
CHAPTER 13. FUNERAL PROCESSIONS
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IC 9-21-13
Chapter 13. Funeral Processions
IC 9-21-13-0.3
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.80-2012, SEC.5.)
IC 9-21-13-0.5
Repealed
(Repealed by P.L.24-2006, SEC.4.)
IC 9-21-13-0.7
Markings for funeral escort vehicle
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.
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 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.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.236-2003, SEC.8;
P.L.80-2012, SEC.7.
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.
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