Idaho § 49-2703 - Driving in procession
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 49-2703 — Driving in procession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49-2703. Driving in procession
(1) All vehicles comprising a funeral procession shall follow the preceding vehicle in the funeral procession as closely as is practicable and safe.
(2) Any ordinance, law or regulation requiring that motor vehicles be operated to allow sufficient space between them to enable another vehicle to enter and occupy that space without danger shall not be applicable to vehicles in a funeral procession.
(3) The driver of a motor vehicle in a funeral procession may not drive the vehicle at a speed greater than:
(a) Fifty-five (55) miles per hour on a highway where the posted speed limit is fifty-five (55) miles per hour or more; or
(b) Five (5) miles per hour below the posted speed limit on other streets or roads.
(4) A vehicle being operated in a funeral procession must have its headlights and tail lights illuminated. The turn signals must be flashing simultaneously as warning lights on the vehicle which is the first vehicle in a funeral procession and/or which the driver has reason to believe is the last vehicle in the funeral procession.
[49-2703, added 1992, ch. 311, sec. 1, p. 925.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 49-2703
What does Idaho Statutes § 49-2703 cover?
Section 49-2703 ("Driving in procession") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 49-2703?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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How does Idaho § 49-2703 apply to my situation?
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