Indiana § 9-21-13-4.5 - Funeral procession; duty to exercise due caution; required lights
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§ 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.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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