Rhode Island General Laws Title 31. Motor and Other Vehicles § 31-52-1. Definitions

(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 personnel and agencies.

(c) “ Funeral escort vehicle” means any motor vehicle properly equipped pursuant to this chapter and which escorts a funeral procession.

(d) “ Funeral lead vehicle” means any motor vehicle, including a funeral hearse, properly equipped pursuant to this chapter, leading and facilitating the movement of a funeral procession.

(e) “ Funeral procession” means two (2) or more vehicles accompanying the body or the cremated remains of a deceased person, in the daylight hours, including a funeral lead vehicle or a funeral escort vehicle.