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    Question Driving Straight Forward from a Right Turn-Only Lane

    My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California

    I was driving on Beach Boulevard heading North from Atlanta Avenue trying to catch the 405 Fwy North in the City of Huntington Beach, Ca. I was driving on the right lane all the time, following all the signals saying keep going straight, all of the sudden the lane change in to a right turn lane to get the 405 Fwy South. The last sign showing the 405 Fwy was not clear. The sign does not show that in order to catch the 405 Fwy North you have to move to the left contiguous lane. It does not show two different lanes for each Freeway.

    I just panic, being so late at night with my little ones, I did not wanted to get lost. I had the green light and kept going straight instead of turning right The move was safe since the traffic was light and I looked back and my side mirror too. Right after crossing the intersection of Beach Boulevard and Edinger a cop in a motorcycle pulled me over to the right after the exit of 405 North. He asked me for my driver license and notice that I live in Los Angeles, I told him I was trying to catch he the 405 North, he said, “you are not familiar with the area” and gave me the ticket. The VC is 22101 (d).
    He also told me I could fight my ticket in court. So I will, but in written declaration. HB is way too far from LA.

    I want to fight the ticket by written declaration, since the bail amount is $292, too much money. I requested an extension so my due date is July 29th 2013.
    Please, I need some guidance!!! Is there anything I can say or do to help myself???

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    Default Re: I Drove Straight Forward Instead of Making the Right Turn Only

    Regulation of Turns at Intersection

    22101. (a) The Department of Transportation or local authorities in respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions, may cause official traffic control devices to be placed or erected within or adjacent to intersections to regulate or prohibit turning movements at such intersections.

    (b) When turning movements are required at an intersection notice of such requirement shall be given by erection of a sign, unless an additional clearly marked traffic lane is provided for the approach to the turning movement, in which event notice as applicable to such additional traffic lane shall be given by any official traffic control device.

    (c) When right- or left-hand turns are prohibited at an intersection notice of such prohibition shall be given by erection of a sign.

    (d) When official traffic control devices are placed as required in subdivisions (b) or (c), it shall be unlawful for any driver of a vehicle to disobey the directions of such official traffic control devices.



    Sorry, but I don't see you beating this ticket no matter what you write.

    If you are eligible for traffic school to keep the ticket off your record, take it.

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