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Back in August I was driving back from Salisbury Beach on Rt. 1A and I got a ticket for driving around 3 cars to get into a parking lot because my bike was overheating in bumper to bumper traffic. Today I had my day in court with the magistrate. He sat me down and had the officer read my offense. I went through my side of the story and the magistrate asked if I was operating in the breakdown lane. I said that if going around three cars to get out of harms way constitutes operating the the breakdown lane, then yes, I was operating in the breakdown lane. He then asked the officer what my driving history was and his reply was "minor". Right after the officer replied, the magistrate said I find you not responsible but don't do that again. After that, I was floating on air!
Saved me $100 and 2 points on my license which means I get to keep my Step 10 status!