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R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-52-1. Definitions
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(a) “Funeral director” and “funeral establishment” shall have the same meanings set forth in chapter 5-33.2-1 of the general laws. (b) “Funeral escort” means a person or entity that provides escort services for funeral processions, including, but not limited to, law enforcement p…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-52-2. Equipment
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(a) All nonlaw enforcement funeral escort vehicles and funeral lead vehicles shall be equipped with at least one lighted rotating or oscillating lamp exhibiting an amber light or lens visible under normal atmospheric conditions for a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet f…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-52-3. Driving in funeral procession
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(a) Operators of vehicles in a funeral procession must exercise due care when participating in a funeral procession. (b) A vehicle in a funeral procession shall follow the preceding vehicle in the funeral procession as closely as is practicable and safe. Any ordinance, law, or re…
R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-52-4. Funeral procession right-of-way
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(a) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, pedestrians and operators of all vehicles shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which is part of a funeral procession being led by a funeral escort vehicle or a funeral lead vehicle. (b) Whenever the funeral escort v…