So, on the way home I passed one, we were going the same way. As I drove up from behind (5 lane road) I saw a lot of cars with flashers on. I figured at first there was a block in traffic somewhere, and I did not realize it was a funeral procession until I got up near the hearses.
I noticed going the opposite direction traffic generally stopped and moved over, often with more deference than is shown police. Was this etiquette, or TN law (if anyone knows). Also, they went through a red light, and interestingly, the driver of the lead hearse seemed to be gesturing to people who had the green light to stop, as he pulled into the intersection. What is the deal with that? That intersection has a red light camera, which I despise, but I sure hope it catches the hearse and they ticket them. That is a VERY busy intersection, and they could have caused a wreck. Or is there something special I am missing there? In the end, I drove past them in the passing lane, and simply looked back, watching opposing traffic pull over and stop, and I then noticed flashing lights in the hearse, something I thought was forbidden except to emergency vehicles.
So, is there some special provision, etiquette or whatever for funeral processions?