Driving in Passing Lane in MA

[Why?]

I got a ticket for driving in the left lane of a 2 lane highway. I was going the speed limit, had passed cars, but stayed in the left lane. Can I fight this ticket?

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Originally Posted by Why?

I got a ticket for driving in the left lane of a 2 lane highway. I was going the speed limit, had passed cars, but stayed in the left lane. Can I fight this ticket?

Of course, you can fight any ticket, presumably what you want to know is your chance of being found not responsible.

You didn't say what you were cited for. I assume it was a violation of the following:

Chapter 89: Section 4B. Driving in lane nearest right side of way


Section 4B. Upon all ways the driver of a vehicle shall drive in the lane nearest the right side of the way when such lane is available for travel, except when overtaking another vehicle or when preparing for a left turn. When the right lane has been constructed or designated for purposes other than ordinary travel, a driver shall drive his vehicle in the lane adjacent to the right lane except when overtaking another vehicle or when preparing for a left or right turn; provided, however, that a driver may drive his vehicle in such right lane if signs have been erected by the department of highways permitting the use of such lane.

This says that you need to merge back over after you pass unless you are making a turn which it appears you did not do. You need to make your own decision about how to proceed.