My question involves a traffic ticket from the state of: California
I got a ticket today for making a right turn when there was ‘no right’ turn sign. I was at a 4 way intersection with a green light, where you can typically make a right hand turn. The reason for the no right hand turn sign was due to a construction zone. This was definitely a trap set by the police, as the 3 other cars in front of me turned right, we all got pulled over. I definitely felt setup after this!
However, the street was not closed off and traffic was still continuing on this street with the construction zone. Additionally, the cones appear to establish a turning lane to allow vehicles to turn right as well. Furthermore, there were no detour signs or alternate routes posted.
So, the ticket I got was for violating:
21461. (a) It is unlawful for a driver of a vehicle to fail to obey a sign or signal defined as regulatory in the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or a Department of Transportation approved supplement to that manual of a regulatory nature erected or maintained to enhance traffic safety and operations or to indicate and carry out the provisions of this code or a local traffic ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to a local traffic ordinance, or to fail to obey a device erected or maintained by lawful authority of a public body or official.
After reviewing the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Section 6C.05 Transition Area, I found the following statement (Temporary Traffic Control):
Standard:
When redirection of the road users’ normal path is required, they shall be directed from the normal path to a new path.
I was wondering if I have a chance in fighting this in court, as there were no signs or indication as to where I should be going if I could not go right.
I also went back and took pictures of the area to show that there were no detour signs.
What do you think, any advice would be much appreciated!

