40-6-76.
(a) As used in this Code section, a "funeral procession" means an
array of motor vehicles in which the lead vehicle displays a sign,
pennant, flag, or other insignia furnished by a funeral home
indicating a funeral procession unless led by a state or local law
enforcement vehicle and each vehicle participating in the funeral
procession is operating its headlights.
(b) Funeral processions shall have the right of way at intersections
subject to the following conditions and exceptions:
(1) 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
(2) Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession shall yield
the
right of way when directed to do so by a traffic officer.
(c) Funeral processions escorted by the police, a sheriff, or a
sheriff's deputy shall have the right of way in any street or
highway through which they may pass. Local governments may, by
ordinance, provide for such escort service and provide for the
imposition of reasonable fees to defray the cost of such service.
(d) The operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession shall not
interrupt a funeral procession except when authorized to do so by a
traffic officer or when such vehicle is an authorized emergency
vehicle or law enforcement vehicle giving an audible and visual
signal.
(e) Operators of vehicles not a part of a funeral procession shall
not join a funeral procession by operating their headlights for the
purpose of securing the right of way granted by this Code section to
funeral processions.
(f) The operator of a vehicle not in a funeral procession shall not
attempt to pass vehicles in a funeral procession on a two-lane
highway.
(g) Any person violating subsection (d), (e), or (f) of this Code
section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $100.00.
(h) Any law enforcement officer who is directing or escorting a
funeral procession in this state, whether such service is provided
while on duty or not, shall enjoy the same immunities from liability
as the officer possesses while in the performance of other official
duties.