[caution]

Originally Posted by Crashj007

Yeah, they pull over for a hearse but won't get out of the way of an ambulance. Go figure?

Exactly -- folks fall all over themselves to "stop" out of "respect for the dead" (whatever that means). They have an escort for a reason -- to prevent delay, keep the group together, safety. Why stop unless told to do so?

Something ain't right when people will drive distracted and tailgate at highway speeds then stop for a funeral procession.

[SunnyP]

I had never seen this done, until a visit to Alabama. I think it's a very kind gesture. My guess is that the family of the deceased would very much appreciate the show of concern and respect.

[RVlover]

Originally Posted by SunnyP

I had never seen this done, until a visit to Alabama. I think it's a very kind gesture. My guess is that the family of the deceased would very much appreciate the show of concern and respect.

I think so too. Just think what the world would be like if everyone had a genuine respect for their fellow man , whether alive or loved ones who are in severe grief over their loss. Im afraid we have become quite self centered and are not able to see beyond that and cant even understand why showing respect is important.

[Threestep2]

Originally Posted by KD Hawaii

I do feel compassion and empathy for those who loved ones died however if I die, I wouldn't want anyone even stranger to respect me. What's the point? Pull over seems pretty silly. I lived in Alabama for 8 years and have seen it dozen times. I never pull over. I just drove thru and never got pull oover by police. It is not a law so why should I pull over? It is up to the driver's decision. Plain and simple.

Were the law all people lived by - a poorer world.

[KD Hawaii]

Thought you'd like to read this..Very interesting article.www.newsobserver.com/news/growth/traffic/story/923892.html

http://www.cga.ct.gov/2004/rpt/2004-R-0303.htm

[antiquesmountainapache]

With regards to the topic: to native southerners this is a sign of respect. It is not going to hurt anyone to take a few minutes out of their day to show respect to the deceased. I always remember an uncle's funeral in north Atlanta in the mid 90s. Traffic was horrible and construction was going on everywhere between the funeral home and the cemetery. After three out of state cars had cut into the procession and almost rear ended us, we were greeted around the curve by a crew of MARTA construction workers, hard hats over their hearts. That made our day.

[KD Hawaii]

Originally Posted by antiquesmountainapache

With regards to the topic: to native southerners this is a sign of respect. It is not going to hurt anyone to take a few minutes out of their day to show respect to the deceased. I always remember an uncle's funeral in north Atlanta in the mid 90s. Traffic was horrible and construction was going on everywhere between the funeral home and the cemetery. After three out of state cars had cut into the procession and almost rear ended us, we were greeted around the curve by a crew of MARTA construction workers, hard hats over their hearts. That made our day.

I totally understand what you're saying however it is NOT mandatory by law to pull over. Like I said in a previous post, it is up to the driver's decision.

[SunnyP]

Originally Posted by RVlover

I think so too. Just think what the world would be like if everyone had a genuine respect for their fellow man , whether alive or loved ones who are in severe grief over their loss. Im afraid we have become quite self centered and are not able to see beyond that and cant even understand why showing respect is important.

I agree. It never hurts, and in fact it almost always helps to take a few extra seconds/minutes to show a little concern, and care a little about the people around you.

[jubchuqun]

I've seen many funeral processions going down I-70. I turn on my lights as a sign of respect, but it's too dangerous to try stopping in 3-4 lanes of high speed traffic and semi-trucks. If it's a two lane road an others are pulling over, I will happily do so. However, while I am respectful as I can safely be, I don't want the next funeral procession to be mine, or to be the cause of an accident.

[round4]

It's simple compassion. I'm proud to sy I pull over, and I've taught my kids to pull over, where it is safely done. It's a southern thang!