And, of course, drivers should always pull over for a funeral procession. Not only is it polite to let a grieving family make their way from the funeral home to the burial site, but in many states, it's the law. ... In fact, in many states, police officers can ticket drivers who cut through a funeral procession.

Is it bad to pass a funeral procession?

Do be respectful. Do yield – once the lead car has entered traffic, such as going through an intersection – the entire procession will follow without interruption. ... Don't honk at a car in a funeral procession. Don't pass a funeral procession on the right side on a highway, unless the procession is in the far left lane.

Should I pull over for a funeral procession?

Are you supposed to pull over for a funeral? There is no legal requirement for you to stop for a funeral procession. However, if the lead car has passed a red light, all other cars may follow, in which case you'll have to stop. However, traditionally, it shows respect to pull over for passing funeral processions.