I just got a ticket in California, infraction code 21461(a). I was in a exit only lane, without realizing it, and got out (at a legal time) but the cop said I should have exited sooner. I don't think I want to fight it because I don't think there are any grounds for me to fight it on, it was an accident and now I have to pay. My question is, does anybody know how much I will have to pay? Also, I am intersted i doing traffic school because this is my fist ticket. Do I have to go to court if I want traffic school? Thanks for your help.