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The rules applied in most of the United States are:
- All vehicles traveling in a funeral procession must be accompanied by a licensed escort. Usually one escort is assigned for approximately every 10 to 12 vehicles.
- Funeral processions have the right of way. People are required to yield, and not interfere or cause an obstruction. Service vehicles (firetrucks, ambulances) are excluded from this.
- Stickers (colored markers) must be attached to front and rear windows of each vehicle.
- Everyone that is part of the procession is required to have their lights turned on, and some states require the escort to use hazard lights.
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