CHAPTER 13. FUNERAL PROCESSIONS - Indiana Statutes

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Repealed
    (Repealed by P.L.24-2006, SEC.4.)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.