Funeral Procession laws in Massachusetts?

[Zeph1998]

I accidentally pulled in front of a hearse just before an intersection. There were patrol cars in front of it, for which I pulled over and let pass. I thought there was an emergency, and so pulled out after they had passed. The car I pulled in front of was a hearse, but I couldn't see that it was. An officer stopped me and said I'd get a citation in the mail (though he didn't look at my liscence or registration). I feel bad that I interrupted the procession, but I didn't do it purposefully or willfully; it was a mistake (I've had to ride in a hearse before, I understand).

I am just worried about a citation like this appearing on my driving record and affecting my insurance. I don't really undertsand the full consequences of this type of violation. Is this something I could (or should even) contest? Thanks for your help!!

[retdetsgt]

An officer stopped me and said I'd get a citation in the mail (though he didn't look at my liscence or registration).

That doesn't make sense. I wonder if it was a private security outfit doing the procession. We have them in Oregon all the time and some people mistake them for real police. I can't imagine a cop not at least looking at your license.

[Zeph1998]

Thank you for your reply! Perhaps you're right... Would a private security outfit be able to give me a citation? When he said I'd get one in the mail, I believed him! (He wouldn't lie I hope). Thanks again for your help!!

[greg72982]

Thank you for your reply! Perhaps you're right... Would a private security outfit be able to give me a citation? When he said I'd get one in the mail, I believed him! (He wouldn't lie I hope). Thanks again for your help!!

Not on a public roadway, and even if it was their property somehow it wouldn't affect your driving record. MA may have different laws though regarding security but I would imagine this is the case across the board.

[Zeph1998]

Thank you for your comment! The more I think back on the incident though, I really think it was a police officer and not private security. Well... I'll let you guys know if I get anything in the mail. ;-) Thanks again for your help!