"disobey Sign"...what Sign? (hwy 401 & Nelson)
Here's what happened to me...any feedback would be appreciated!
I entered Hwy 401 after driving South on Morningside Avenue from Sheppard around 7am during peak weekday traffic. I was unable to merge into the first main lane of traffic as no one would let me in. Instead of coming to a complete stop on the highway to push myself in (with a number of cars following close behind me), I thought my better option would be to get off at the next exit (Neilson Rd.) and then return onto the highway from there.
I came up to the lights - there are 3 lanes...2 turning left and 1 turning right. I remained in the centre lane that turns left. You are not able to go straight at these lights. I turned left when the light changed and merged onto the ramp to re-enter the highway. (The lane to get onto the highway is like a 3rd lane when turning left from this ramp.) A cop stepped out onto the road and pulled me over, giving me a ticket for 'disobeying a sign' and quoted Highway Act 182 (2). There was no sign posted ANYWHERE saying that I could not do what I just did.
I have since returned to the intersection and taken photographs of it. (Is there somewhere for me to post them so that others can see?) I feel I have been unjustly ticketed and would like to go to traffic court to fight it. Does anyone know if I truly did do something wrong here? As far as I can see, I didn't 'disobey' any sign, because none exists. Do I have a chance fighting this?
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated! Thanks.