That is so annoying, I don't have time to stop for some dead guy!
2007-07-08 00:01:35 · 31 answers · asked by sarahscute2000 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
Since a few people asked this. It would not bother me if I was in a funeral procession and people didn't stop. I was in one when my grandfather died last year and seeing people pull over like that just seems silly.
2007-07-08 11:50:54 · update #1
Based on some of your other questions, do I detect a streak of sarcasm? *smile* I think everyone just needs to lighten up just a tad.
SO okay, let's be clear here. Are you talking about pulling to the side for a procession heading the in the opposite direction or crossing your path?
Many states have laws requiring us to yield the right of way to a funeral procession, but few would require you to stop simply because a procession is 'passing by'.
The ones who do stop, as others have stated, are doing it out of respect, a tradition that pre-dates the automobile by centuries. While I have no problem with that, they need to make sure they are not creating a hazard themselves in doing so. They might even be breaking local laws...
http://www.tennessean.com/local/archives/01/03/03595035.shtml?Element_ID=3595035
On the other side of the coin, some southern states make take steps to require you to stop...
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/144114/?print_friendly=1
AS far as giving the right of way, that makes more sense and probably should be adhered to as most in the procession are assuming you are going to give it to them. Many even have police escort in my state (Ohio.)
Here is what our law says in Ohio...
The law defines a funeral procession as two or more vehicles accompanying a dead person in the daytime and operating with headlights lit and displaying a purple and white pennant. Pedestrians and other vehicles, except emergency vehicles or vehicles directed by a police officer, must yield right-of-way to the procession. The other vehicles in the procession can follow the lead vehicle that lawfully entered the intersection regardless of the traffic signal, provided they exercise due care (Ohio Code § 4511. 451).
Here is an article from only a few years ago that shows the laws for many states that have them...
http://www.cga.ct.gov/2004/rpt/2004-R-0303.htm
Good luck. Be Safe. God Bless.
2007-07-08 10:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by todvango 6 · 5⤊ 3⤋
You are not actually doing this for a dead guy as you call it.
Actually we should have respect for our departed ones. Don't you respect them? When we pull to the side it is more for the relatives of the dead one, so they can keep the carcade properly and not with other cars between the cars. The hearse is supposed to drive a bit slower than usual to also give time for the ones behind to keep close. It would be much better and so you don't mind it at all? I don't think you will like it if it is one of your relatives and forming part of the funeral procession. At least it is his last time to be using the road and so he won't be bodering you in the future. So he deserves that you make way. How busy are you then not to have time and how often it is that you have to do it.
Come on, please some sense, thought and respect.
Someday it will surely be your turn. That is sure enough.
2007-07-08 00:19:09 · answer #2 · answered by domenic x 5 · 12⤊ 0⤋
Sarah,
You may not have time to pull over for a dead body
but ask yourself what if that was someone you knew
I can see you haven't been to some funerals to know this
It is to show respect for the procession
my mom pulls over when she sees a procession
2007-07-08 06:32:23 · answer #3 · answered by sweet_blue 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
i'm not sure if this is a southern element or no longer. I stay in Georgia and that i figured this became carried out everywhere in the rustic. whilst a funeral procession passes by way of, the right action to take is to tug over and end. This no longer purely shows admire for the deceased, in spite of the undeniable fact that it additionally clears the way for the procession to the grave internet site. i could desire to understand you thinking on account that there have been probable police on motorcycles on the front of the procession which you would be able to assume the funeral became for a police officer or somebody interior the defense force. in spite of the undeniable fact that, the police are used for each individual around right here, no rely how they served society. once you're ever in a funeral procession right here interior the south, once you pass the front to the cemetery you will word the police who led the way have stopped and are saluting over their hearts. lower back, this is a showing of admire and sympathy. i desire I helped!
2016-10-01 03:18:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Out of respect for the person who has died and the people that are attending the funeral. Sometimes people do not know how to get to the cemetery, and by having a funeral procession, everyone gets there at the same time and no one gets lost. Also the more cars, the more the deceased person was loved and respected.
2007-07-08 00:05:35 · answer #5 · answered by CRAIG C 5 · 8⤊ 1⤋
It is a way of showing respect for a person who has passed from this life. It also shows compassion and courtesy for the
the the people who lost their loved one. We may not know the person who passed away or whether they even deserved our respect but, as a human being, we should at least show compassion to the people who is suffering the loss of a loved one. And, I hope that while the people who pulled over for your loved one, they didn't think it was a waste of time and that it was just, as you put it, " some dead guy". I hope you feel that your loved one deserved the respect and was more than "just some dead guy". I hope this helps to answer your question. :) :)
2007-07-15 20:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by coolcat3077 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing from the attitude you have toward the sanctity of life and the loss of it, the fact that you think that YOUR time is more important than anyone else's (including the people in the funeral procession), plus your user name that you think everything should be all about you!
Well, here's a NEWS FLASH- It isn't!
To Debbie- Do you realize how humorous you make your comment sound when you say that your father was electrocuted and you "were all in SHOCK"? It's not a laughing matter, but were you trying to be funny?
2007-07-08 01:40:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
It is a show of respect for the deceased and those you are taking part in the rituals that go along with death in our society.
Unless your on a mission that is so important that you have a police escort. Grow up, and stop thinking about yourself. I doubt the world will come to an end if you are a few minutes late getting somewhere, if so you need to leave earlier.
2007-07-08 10:00:09 · answer #8 · answered by Morgan S 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How self-centered could you possibly be?!
Besides the fact that it's the law, it's purely respectful to stop and wait as the funeral procession drives by.
Not only does it show respect for the life of the person who passed away, it also shows respect for the mourning family.
So please dismount your high horse when you see another funeral process and wait for it to pass like the rest of us do.
2007-07-12 04:10:34 · answer #9 · answered by mjh 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The dead man was a member of your community. He may not have been anyone you know, but people still yield to funeral processions out of respect. If respect is in short supply than a fractional amount of courtesy will do. If still failing that... then simply shut up and pull over.
2007-07-08 00:09:29 · answer #10 · answered by stonedog_33 3 · 11⤊ 1⤋