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Do you mean as the procession goes through an intersection or turning, where by law they have the right of way, at least in ever state I have lived in, and that is quite a few. So, yes I stop. Don't want an accident and don't want to break the law.
Or do you mean the ludicrous custom of the south (at least in AL, TN and MS for sure) stopping for a funeral procession that is coming the other way on a major highway? If so, NO, I do not stop. The southerners say it is to pay respect. I ask how can you pay respect for someone you don't know. Out of ignorance, these southerners might be stopping for a sex molester, killer, serial killer, wife beater, etc., that just died. How do they know who is in that gasket?
Again, the "respect" is for the sake of the bereaved. No one expects you to know who the deceased may have been, but he or she was likely to have been someone's child, sibling, spouse, and friend and is likely to have been loved by them. Showing a little mercy and grace is the civilized and dignified thing to do.
Ive never seen a funeral procession that didnt involve a cop who was directing traffic. The hearse was in front followed by the limo and everyone else had their headlights on.Everyone had to stop so those cars could go through.You have no choice than to stop. So maybe I am misunderstanding this question.. I do turn my radio off though. Dont know why. Same goes for when I go into a cemetery.
Do you mean as the procession goes through an intersection or turning, where by law they have the right of way, at least in ever state I have lived in, and that is quite a few. So, yes I stop. Don't want an accident and don't want to break the law.
Or do you mean the ludicrous custom of the south (at least in AL, TN and MS for sure) stopping for a funeral procession that is coming the other way on a major highway? If so, NO, I do not stop. The southerners say it is to pay respect. I ask how can you pay respect for someone you don't know. Out of ignorance, these southerners might be stopping for a sex molester, killer, serial killer, wife beater, etc., that just died. How do they know who is in that gasket?
I was part of a funeral procession in downstate Illinois earlier this week, and I saw people doing this. Now, I'm well accustomed to letting a funeral procession make its way to the burial site unbroken and uninterrupted, including giving them the right of way to turn left in front of you and run through stop signs and stop lights and what-all. But it was weird watching people on the other side of the highway not just stopping, but pulling off onto the shoulder as if we needed the whole highway to ourselves. I was thinking to myself, "that's awfully courteous of you, but we're doing just fine on our own side of the road..."
I remember when I first saw the "pulling over" in Georgia back in the 80s, I was very moved by it once I realized what was happening. I don't recall ever subsequently seeing it happen on "major" highways, but certainly on most surface roads. Respect, courtesy, civility, sense of community - - I don't see a downside. Going back to a funeral in NJ, and watching the comparative disrespect for a funeral procession, was another reminder of why I left.
I usually do, but not coming the other way. I'll admit I was in a big hurry for something for work a year or so ago and didn't but that was an exception, and if I had been late I would have been the one in the casket.
I remember when I first saw the "pulling over" in Georgia back in the 80s, I was very moved by it once I realized what was happening. I don't recall ever subsequently seeing it happen on "major" highways, but certainly on most surface roads. Respect, courtesy, civility, sense of community - - I don't see a downside. Going back to a funeral in NJ, and watching the comparative disrespect for a funeral procession, was another reminder of why I left.
It's pretty much expected to pull over down here (unless road is divided with a median), it's simply a way of saying "my condolences" to the family.
It's pretty much expected to pull over down here (unless road is divided with a median), it's simply a way of saying "my condolences" to the family.
I was involved in a " pull over" yesterday here in north Arkansas.
I noticed a semi coming to a stop with blinkers on ( 4 lane undivided highway) and 3 cars coming to a stop behind. I wondered what was happening until I saw a cop car ( lights flashing) hearse, and about 30 cars with lights on with a cop car behind.
Yes, I thought it was a nice gesture of courtesy .
Being I just moved here 3 years ago from Minnesota ............it made me proud of my fellow Arkansans
If you mean as they cross you traffic as they travel through a light, turn in front of you, etc., then yes. Every state I have lived in it is a law. They have the right of way.
If you mean the really stupid idea in some southern states where people stop for a funeral on the other side of the road and not crossing into your lane...then NO. They say it is out of respect; but how can you have respect for someone you don't know? So, no, I don't stop for those and if the locals don't like it, they can stuff it.
It's common courtesy for people to pay their respects to the deceased and their family. It's also law here, and processions are led and tailed by police. They have two or three officers leapfrog ahead to block the intersections and allow the procession to pass. I've seen these same officers pull people over who try to come through the intersection or continue travelling when the procession is coming through. If 4-5 minutes is going to delay you getting to your destination in such a way as to cause you problems, you need to leave earlier.
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