Is It a Law to 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.

Is it respectful to pull over for a funeral procession?

Are You Supposed to Pull Over for a Funeral Procession? From a legal standpoint it depends on the laws of your particular state. But from a traditional standpoint, yes, you should pull over for a funeral procession. It's a meaningful show of respect for the family as they are mourning the loss of a loved one.

Is it illegal to interfere with a funeral procession?

In NSW, the government has added their own spin on rule 79 where subsection 1 states that: "A driver must not interfere with or interrupt the free passage of any funeral cortege or authorised procession as well as any other vehicles forming part of the procession".