Do Georgia drivers have to yield for funeral processions? Here’s what state law says
If you’ve been a driver for a while, chances are, you’ve run into a funeral procession at some point in time.
Did you know what to do? Did you stop, yield or keep going?
Whatever your answer was, don’t worry, we’ve got the facts.
Here’s what Georgia law says about funeral procession traffic:
What the law says
According to the Justia US Law website, funeral processions have the right of way.
This means:
“Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right of way upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle or law enforcement vehicle giving an audible and visual signal; and
Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield the right of way when directed to do so by a traffic officer.”
And here’s what you shouldn’t do
If you come across a funeral procession on the road, here are some things you should not do:
Do not interrupt the funeral procession
Do not join the funeral procession to gain right of way
Do not attempt to pass vehicles in the funeral procession
Here’s what happens if you violate the law
If you violate the funeral procession laws in Georgia, you will be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Upon conviction, you will be expected to pay a fee that will not exceed $100.
Have more questions? Email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com
