I was cited for failure to drive in a marked lane under the Highway Act 154 1(a). I was driving on the QEW and was coming up to my exit and noticed that the traffic was stopped. Therefore I merged onto the burloak exit (burlington) early crossing the white line. I did look and made sure it was safe before crossing. I noticed the police officer, and looked to make sure that it was safe and merged back into the other lane, as I know the rule about getting over in the other lane, when a police officer is on the right hand shoulder. Unfortunately, he pointed at me and signaled for me to pull over. He also pulled over the guy behind me. He advised that he was giving everyone ticket today for in proper lane changes.
As per section 151 (1) a it clearly states that:
"Where a highway has been divided into clearly marked lanes for traffic,
(a) a vehicle shall be driven as nearly as may be practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until the driver has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety"
My point is that I did ensure that it was safe before moving over, therefore believe that is grounds to fight this ticket. Please let me know if you agree with me and please let me know if you require additional information.
Your help is greatly appreciated.