of course... the dead guy i n the hearse is in no big hurry.
In Georgia, the law requires that vehicles in a funeral procession must yield the right-of-way to the procession. Funeral processions are typically identified by the use of headlights and may be escorted by law enforcement. Drivers are generally expected to refrain from entering the procession, and failure to do so can result in traffic violations. Additionally, the procession has the right to proceed through intersections, even if the traffic lights are red.
In Kansas, it is not specifically mandated by law that vehicles must pull over for a funeral procession. However, it is generally considered a matter of respect and courtesy to yield the right of way to funeral processions. Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution and allow the procession to pass safely. Local ordinances may vary, so it is advisable to be aware of specific regulations in different areas.
Short answer is... no. But don't cut across the procession.MICHIGAN VEHICLE CODE (EXCERPT)257.654 Vehicles forming part of funeral procession; right-of-way; flags; passing through funeral procession with vehicle as civil infraction.Sec. 654. (1) A motor vehicle forming part of a funeral procession, when going to a place of burial, shall have the right of way over all other vehicles except fire apparatus, ambulances, and police patrol vehicles at a street or highway intersection within this state if the vehicle in the funeral procession displays a flag which shall be fluorescent orange in color, and upon which shall be printed, stamped, or stained a black cross, the star of David, or the crescent and star. The lead vehicle and the last vehicle in the funeral procession may carry an additional flag. The flags shall not contain a name embossed or printed on the flag, except the word "funeral". (2) A person passing through a funeral procession of motor vehicles, designated pursuant to subsection (1), with a vehicle of any kind, is responsible for a civil infraction.
yield to the emergency vehicle
As an EMT, I work on the ambulance a lot and I've seen many ways people try to get out of the way of an ambulance. On ANY road, when an emergency vehicle is coming, SLOW DOWN, or STOP and pull to the RIGHT. That is the correct way to yield right of way to an ambulance. This will help ambulance crews AA whole lot.
To YIELD or to give the right-of-way.
Yes. You are required to yield to any emergency vehicle with active emergency indicators (flashing lights, sirens, etc).
If the ambulance was using red lights and/or siren, you are obligated to yield the right-of-way. You are likely responsible for this collision.
Yes. Common forms of improper starts include failure to signal, failure to yield to others, proceeding in improper direction, driving on prohibited way (e.g., sidewalk), and excessive noise (squeeling tires), many of which may be separate violations. Other specialized starting violations include failure to yield to emergency vehicles or interrupting a funeral procession.
The word "ambulance" is written inverted on the front of ambulance vans so that it appears correctly in the rearview mirrors of vehicles in front. This design ensures that drivers can easily recognize an approaching ambulance and yield the right of way, enhancing emergency response times. The mirrored lettering acts as a practical solution for improving road safety during emergencies.
should yield.
No. ALL vehicles are supposed to yield the right of way to emergency vehicles.