I entered the on ramp to I-805 and was in the HOV lane at first looking for an opening to merge into the appropriate lane ( i was alone) I caught my break and merged, but before I did, a cop noticed that I was in the HOV lane. After waiting for my turn at the light (10 or 12 cars back), the officer stopped me and gave me a ticket for using the HOV lane. Is that legal, Was I in fact in violation of the HOV lane, because I do not believe I was.

On top of that, I can't read the handwriting on the ticket and there is no phone # or any contact info on the ticket. How do I know when & where to go? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Respectfully,
D