TITLE XXI
MOTOR VEHICLES

CHAPTER 265
RULES OF THE ROAD

Special Rules for Funeral Processions

Section 265:155

    265:155 Definitions. –
In this section:
I. "Funeral procession" means 2 or more vehicles accompanying the body of a deceased person, or traveling to the church, chapel, or other location at which the funeral service is to be held, in the daylight hour, including a funeral lead vehicle or a funeral escort vehicle.
II. "Funeral lead vehicle" means any non-law enforcement vehicle being used to lead and facilitate the movement of a funeral procession. A funeral hearse may serve as a funeral lead vehicle.
III. "Funeral escort" means a person or entity that provides escort services for funeral processions, including law enforcement personnel and agencies.

Source. 2001, 196:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2002.