NEW STATE LAW STARTS SATURDAY

Missouri's new funeral procession law takes effect Saturday.

The law prohibits other drivers from driving between, joining or passing a funeral procession.

Motorists traveling in the opposite direction won't have to stop and pull over to the side of the road, the Missouri Funeral Directors Association says.

The anti-passing provision applies only to motorists traveling in the same direction as the funeral procession.

Violators face a maximum fine of $100.