§ 17-81. Rights and duties of driver in funeral or other processions.  


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  • (a)

    It shall be the duty of each driver in a funeral or other procession to keep as near to the right edge of the roadway as is feasible, and to follow the vehicle ahead as closely as is practicable and safe.

    (b)

    At an intersection where a traffic-control signal is operating, the driver of the first vehicle in a funeral or other procession shall be the only one required to stop for a red or red and yellow indication.

    (c)

    At an intersection where a lawful stop sign exists, the driver of the first vehicle in a funeral or other procession shall be the only one required to stop before proceeding through the intersection.

(Code 1971, § 16-62)

State law reference

Funeral processions, M.G.L.A. c. 14A.