Quote Quoting ajayef
View Post
My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: Texas

Today I continued straight on a left turn only lane. I wanted to go straight and I didn't realize I was in a left turn only lane until I reached the intersection. The only indication it is a left turn only lane are markings on the road until you reach the traffic light. There was a decent amount of traffic so changing lanes was not an option. I then noticed the lane did continue straight even though it was a left only lane. I didn't see any reason why I couldn't continue on but then I saw the lights behind me. I thought the sign was just incorrect. Would it be worth my effort to fight this ticket?

Here's a link to google streetview of the intersection. I was driving South on Preston RD across I635.

http://maps.google.com/?ie=UTF8&ll=3...78.52,,0,14.65

I appreciate any suggestions anyone has for me. Thanks!
What code section/statute were you cited for?

You're free to argue that the fact that the lane continues past the intersection got you confused, however, based on what I see in the link you provided and in addition to the Left Turn Arrow ONLY marking on the pavement (I see two of those pavement markings -back to back- (first one immediately following the intersection with LBJ Fwy and another one immediately following it)), there is also a sign posted on the traffic light pole arm with two "Left Turn ONLY" for the two leftmost lanes, as well as two lighted Left Turn Arrows (which happen to show a Red indication at the time the picture was taken).

You might want to check the TX Manual for Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) to ascertain whether the markings/signs meet the guidance/recommendation/requirements for such a setup.