Should be an automatic pull over where safe to do so.

KRS 189.378 is the applicable Kentucky statute for funeral processions. Under the statute, a vehicle in a funeral procession has the right-of-way at an intersection & may proceed through the intersection, if the procession is led by an escort vehicle displaying flashing lights, except in the following situations:

 

1. When the right of way is required by an emergency vehicle;

2. When vehicles in the procession are directed otherwise by a police/safety officer; or

3. When the vehicle is a train or locomotive.

 

 

KRS 189.378(8) states: When a funeral procession is in progress, a person driving a vehicle not in the process shall not pass or overtake any vehicle in the procession unless:

1. The person is directed to do so by a police/safety officer;

2. The procession is on a street, road, or highway outside the corporate limits

3. The procession is on an interstate highway or state parkway

 

Any personal who violates this section shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor.

 

http://www.lrc.ky.gov/statutes/statute.aspx?id=6381

Are we talking 2 lane, or 4 lane roads?

What is proper etiquette? I get pulling over for the deceased. After that I normally go 10-15 cars to handle close friends and family, then I am out of there.

I always pull over until the procession passes.

Class B misdemeaner seems a little extreme for failing to yield for anything other than an emergency vehicle.

I always pull over until the procession passes.

 

To amend my statement, once I am beyond the first wave of folks, I slowly start to accelerate.

I always pullover to the shoulder.

Pull over and wait until after a dozen or more cars pass following the vehicles with the funeral signage.

Are we talking 2 lane, or 4 lane roads?

 

That's what I'm wondering.

 

4 lane roads, I don't see the need. 2 lanes, without question.

On two lane roads, I always pull over. As far as how long, I usually try to judge it by 3 criteria if it's a long line of vehicles. 1.) Any sort of flags mounted on the processional vehicles (either magnetic, or the ones that attach to radio antennas) 2.) Are their vehicle lights on? and 3.) If I can see...what is the person who's driving, wearing? If there's a guy wearing a safety-green sleeveless t-shirt and a ball cap, I'm guessing he's not coming from the funeral home.

2-lane road - always.

4-lane road - not necessary.

Depends on the road and what direction I'm going... If it's a four lane highway and the procession is going the other direction, I'm don't pull over. I may move to the right lane and slow down a little, but not stopping.

 

If it's on my side and I come up on the rear of it, I'll hang behind it.

I definitely slow down and if safe pull over. I always yield to then and think anyone who cuts into or tries to turn through a funeral is pretty low.

I definitely slow down and if safe pull over. I always yield to then and think anyone who cuts into or tries to turn through a funeral is pretty low.

 

I honestly don't think I've ever seen this happen.