2006-07-31 07:50:50 · 16 answers · asked by misterlyle 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Technically..the HOV signs don't really specify living or dead passengers..
2006-07-31 07:53:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Usually there are other cars following the hearse, so it would not drive in the carpool lane anyway. If they let the hearse do that, could anyone with a box of ashes do the same?
2006-07-31 08:00:48 · answer #2 · answered by shepherd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The driver of the hearse may drive in the carpool lane, when carrying a stiff. Who's gonna complain?
2006-07-31 07:54:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Traditionally speaking, other cars follow or pull over from a funeral procession as a sign of respect. The hearse leads. Usually, there is a police car to assure that all runs smoothly.
2006-07-31 07:55:53 · answer #4 · answered by Buffy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends which state you are in; In Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Idaho, Hawaii & North Dakota, legislation has been passed to include "deceased persons" as legitimate passengers. In Texas, North & South Carolina, and New Mexico, there is specific legislation barring the use of a cadaver to gain access to "HOV lanes". But in all the other states, the matter is up in the air.
http://www.theexplodingwhale.com/related-stories/related-2005/the-whale-coroner/
2006-07-31 07:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they need to get to the cemetary quickly before the corpse starts to decompose and stink up the joint.
2006-07-31 07:55:26 · answer #6 · answered by xymeline 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hahahaha, I donno...but what a strange question. I suppose if a pregnant woman can? However...the child is alive and the corpse isn't?
2006-07-31 07:53:07 · answer #7 · answered by beckam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my god, wouldn't that be weird. I certainly hope not, only out of respect for the dead.
Maybe you could yell to the backseat and see if they want a Frosty possibly?
2006-07-31 07:52:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It'll get ticketed if it does. Same for a pregnant woman.
2006-07-31 08:48:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-07-31 07:53:18 · answer #10 · answered by jegreencreek 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋