As all the traffic in my two lanes stopped today for an ongoing funeral procession, I realized that I've always taken that for granted. Cars stop until the hearse and at least three or four following vehicles have passed. It's not a law by any means here. I've seen a man stop mowing his grass and hold his hat over his heart.
I was just wondering if that happens in other parts of the U.S.
2006-08-11 11:02:41 · 31 answers · asked by FieldMouse 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
We generally pull over. Usually people have police escorts leading the front and back.
It's out of respect.
2006-08-11 11:04:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes I always stop out of respect for the dead love ones. It seems so rude not to pay respect. I have seen people not bother with it, but I would never not pull over. I wait until the last car goes by.
2006-08-11 11:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by GraycieLee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-29 22:47:41 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Down where I'm at it's against the law to not stop for a funeral procession. If you keep going you can get fined.
But even if it weren't I would still stop. It's called showing respect for the dead and for the grieving.
2006-08-11 11:07:33 · answer #4 · answered by Abriel 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Pa, the entire cortege has right-of- way, including stoplights.....(made clear by a lead vehicle in procession before hearse) To command respect, it must be given, even unto the dead,
2006-08-11 11:10:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some states, it is actually a law that you have to stop for a funeral procession and give them right of way.
2006-08-11 11:08:46 · answer #6 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi,,, it is a definate show of respect for the person in the hearse and the family.......
I stop every time I see a procession..... My Southern Relatives would haunt me from the grave if i did not....
good luck
2006-08-11 11:06:49 · answer #7 · answered by eejonesaux 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes I stop and allow funeral processions to pass by. It is a sign of respect.
2006-08-11 11:05:04 · answer #8 · answered by genaddt 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Never happened to me.
I usually pass them if I'm on a 3 lane highway or something.
If it's a one lane road - I'd probably pull over - I guess it's the only respectful thing to do?
2006-08-11 11:23:03 · answer #9 · answered by myotheremail108 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I will stop unless I'm on a four lane road with a divider.
2006-08-11 11:10:32 · answer #10 · answered by John D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋