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I was on Richmond seen ppl cutting u guys off and honking horn how disrespectful told my wife I wish I was in front of them with them honking there horns I woulda got out my vehicle explain wtf respect is to dumb ppl in a rush at 2 o'clock in afternoon sorry for stupid ppl

From MPI's website:  
The general rule is that once the lead vehicle in the procession has ensured that it is safe to proceed, the procession may proceed through a red light or stop signs. Other motorists are to give the right of way to the vehicles in the procession.  
 
Let's be respectful people, it could be your loved one someday

Not sure if its law, but if a vehicle is in a funeral procession they will have their hazard lights on. That's how you can tell a vehicle is in the procession or not.  
 
But it doesn't surprise me. Some people just don't get the concept, some don't even move out of the way for emergency vehicles with lights and sirens on behind them or cut the emergency vehicles off.

we just held my mothers funeral in Hamiota (yes a very small town). Driving to the cemetery, it was beautiful as every one stopped and waited for us.  
 
Hard day on the family, any extra little event will brighten their day.

tictock said "From MPI's website:   The general rule is that once the lead vehicle in the procession has ensured that it is safe to proceed, the procession may proceed through a red light or stop signs. Other motorists are to give the right of way to the vehicles in the procession.     Let's be respectful people, it could be your loved one someday "

[i] Currently, Manitoba’s Highway Traffic Act states that local governments [b]can create by-laws [/b]to provide for the right of way of processions.  
 
The [b]general rule [/b]is that once the lead vehicle in the procession has ensured that it is safe to proceed, the procession may proceed through a red light or stop signs. Other motorists are to give the right of way to the vehicles in the procession. [/i]  
 
 
dont forget the rest of the info, while i would stop for a funeral procession, i have no idea what Brandons Bi-laws are regarding them, plus other provinces dont have the same rules regarding funeral processions (i never heard of it until I moved to MB)so while it might be respectful and such a general rule isnt something that everyone knows or is even taught once so it might be that the driver thought someone ran the light  
 
i know some provinces use purple lights and im glad MB changed the laws to allow for usage but still people probably just eed a bit of education

http://www.brandon.ca/images/pdf/bylaws/5463_parts2to3.pdf  
 
Part 3, section 6 outlines the requirements for those in a funeral procession.  
 
Other than giving vehicles the right of way when going through stop signs and red lights, it doesn't say anything else.

I was involved with the funeral procession today as we celebrated the life of my wifes grandma and layed her to rest. We noticed that there was some people unaware of the respect of waiting for a funeral to clear an intersection but also had people waving their arms and giving the finger. Disgusted! On the other side of the coin we had pedestrians stop on the sidewalks and show respect and for that i thank you.

Funny thing was we were heading east was at red light turned green seen ppl turning left in front of ppl just about hitting ppl walking on cross walk. In F in hurry we got through light forgot something at home turned around by Murray. headed west to red light to see all this then I got to hold some ppl up for you guys was like wtf is wrong with ppl in a hurry with no where to go lol

When I lived in Edmonton, vehicles participating in funeral processions had little purple magnetic signs on top of their roofs and their hazards on, thus removing any doubt about what is happening at intersections to drivers who arrived after the Hearse has already passed, etc.  
 
This seems like a really good idea to incorporate into either the provincial rules, or city by-laws.

sparkycivic said "When I lived in Edmonton, vehicles participating in funeral processions had little purple magnetic signs on top of their roofs and their hazards on, thus removing any doubt about what is happening at intersections to drivers who arrived after the Hearse has already passed, etc.     This seems like a really good idea to incorporate into either the provincial rules, or city by-laws. "

i agree  
 
right now what i read was that MB now allows the use of purple lights but each vehicle has to apply for a permit, it doesnt cost anything and doesnt expire but is vehicle specific, so great for the hearse but not so great for the rest, I imagine that all hearses would have them and the guys following should use their hazards and stay close enough so its known where they belong  
 
imo it would be nice to be able to use purple lights without a permit (a fine if used incorrectly)the funeral homes could supply a few of them to use in the procession so there is less confusion  
 
like i said earlier tho, it may be just a case of needing to educate new drivers to the province

As a student I worked at one of the local Funeral Homes and actually drove the lead car a couple of times for the funeral procession. Believe it or not I was honked at, yelled at and even given the good old finger! One idiot even pulled up beside me on 18th street and started waving his fist at me until he saw the Big Black Hearse in front of me!!! Hope he felt like a jerk!  
I now live in a small rural community and when my dad passed we had the funeral in one community where we went to church and the cemetery was in our home community. I was very pleased to see that even vehicles on the Trans Canada Highway in the opposite lane were pulling over to the side of the road in respect until we had all passed. Once we were in town anyone that we passed pulled over and some on the street even stopped and lowered their heads. Very heartwarming  
Having the hazard lights on is a big help to identify who's involved with the procession.  
 
I don't want to say that people in the cities are more disrespectful but it seems to me this is where you see these sort of things happening! On that note we also don't know if that person is from the city or another town or even reside in a rural area! It would be nice to educated everyone on how to act in this case but as they say you can lead a horse to water but you can't make them drink!  
 
The last time I saw this happen I was able to get their plate # and reported them! The officer I spoke with assured me they would be contacted and told how to respectfully act during a funeral procession - that made me happy - did it happen who knows but at least I tried to teach someone a bit of respect!!

is what is the biggest deal complaint about that. My dad passed away this summer and at that point (even as today) of the procession I didn't care, we (the family) are all going to get to the cemetery together within minutes of time so the drivers cut in the procession didn't change anything for me, the feelings I had that day and my dad being gone forever now. It didn't give his life back what worse that can happen, a funeral that you lost a loved one so what if drivers don't let procession go first, it wasn't the biggest problem or worries in life.  
Anyway that is my thought, I don't know if I explain quite right. As long as an accident doesn't happen to cause someone to pass away why be frustrated with it.

1 chance said "is what is the biggest deal complaint about that. My dad passed away this summer and at that point (even as today) of the procession I didn't care, we (the family) are all going to get to the cemetery together within minutes of time so the drivers cut in the procession didn't change anything for me, the feelings I had that day and my dad being gone forever now. It didn't give his life back what worse that can happen, a funeral that you lost a loved one so what if drivers don't let procession go first, it wasn't the biggest problem or worries in life.   Anyway that is my thought, I don't know if I explain quite right. As long as an accident doesn't happen to cause someone to pass away why be frustrated with it. "

I mean no disrespect to the family and friends involved in this funeral. I am sorry for your loss and I think it is awful that people swear and unleash road rage on funeral processions. There is never an excuse for that behaviour.  
 
But to be honest, I don't understand the justification for this tradition. When I'm driving I'm concerned about following the rules of the road and keeping myself and those around me safe. If I see a funeral procession I will stop and let the cars pass, but the custom of expecting all traffic to halt is unrealistic and unsafe - - especially on busy multi-lane roads with stop lights. This custom is built on the assumption that other drivers on the road have seen the lead car with the purple light, which is often not the case.  
 
Question: If an accident happens due to a car going through a red light in a funeral procession, who is at fault?