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.