I drive to work at 4:00 AM on a stretch of road with few cars on my way to the interstate. There are a lot of LEO's (and drunks on their way home) on this stretch this early so it's pointless to speed or drive stupid. I made a left turn through a green light (you do have to yield here to oncoming traffic) and there was a car coming the other way but it appeared I had plenty of time to make it through. After making the turn I glanced in my mirror as I usually do since cars like to ride your tail through this light. As I did, I happened to see (and hear) a patrol car lock up his brakes in the middle of the intersection. Thinking nothing of this I continued on to the highway. About a mile down the highway I got pulled over. He told me that I pulled out in front of him and that "that sort of stunt driving" is dangerous. Although I was dumbfounded, I didn't argue and was polite. He gave me a ticket for failure to yield and I was on my way.
I can't figure out what he saw that I didn't. Any advice?
I can't figure out what he saw that I didn't. Any advice?