Montana § 61-8-382 - Driving In Funeral Procession
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-382 — Driving In Funeral Procession, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 61-8-382. Driving In Funeral Procession
Driving in funeral procession. (1) A vehicle in a funeral procession shall follow the preceding vehicle in the funeral procession as closely as is practicable and safe. (2) An 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 does not apply 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) 55 miles per hour on a highway where the posted speed limit is 55 miles per hour or more; or (b) 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 taillights illuminated. (5) The turn signals must be flashing simultaneously as warning lights on a vehicle that: (a) is the first vehicle in a funeral procession; or (b) the driver has reason to believe is the last vehicle in a funeral procession.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 61-8-382
What does Montana Code Annotated § 61-8-382 cover?
Section 61-8-382 ("Driving In Funeral Procession") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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